Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Continue reading
Worth & Excellency
“The worth and excellency of a soul is to be measured by the object of its love; he who loveth mean and sordid things doth thereby become base and vile; but a noble and well-placed affection doth advance and improve the spirit unto a conformity with the perfections which it loves.”
Henry Scougal
Persuaded
“I am persuaded, O God, I am persuaded that I can never be happy, till my carnal and corrupt affections be mortified, and the pride and vanity of my spirit be subdued, and till I come seriously to despise the world, and think nothing of myself.”
Henry Scougal
Path of Love
“The path of love that leads from the cross of Christ to the glory of Christ is a road of sacrifice. Christ’s superior beauty over Satan and sin is seen best when we are willing to suffer for it.”
John Piper
Pure in Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 (ESV)
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The Merciful
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 (ESV)
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Everything
“We must never rest until everything inside us worships God.”
A. W. Tozer
Hunger and Thirst
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:6 (ESV) Continue reading