Beattitudes.

Met up with Uncle Freddie this morning, over cups of coffee, the way I like it. Thank God that he's still very much concerned about us, and remembers us (yes all the youths!) like an endearing father who's stationed at a distant outpost. Hmm.. It was a good time of catching up, so thank God for that.

In my QT today, I went back to the Beattitudes. I think for a Christian, it can be a good yardstick for us to gauge how 'spiritual' we are.

Poor in Spirit: Do we recognize the need for God in our lives?
Mourning: realising the gravity and how disgusting sin is, which brings us to a heart of repentance.
Meek: demonstrating self control, even when we are mistreated.
Hungry and Thrist for righteousness: longing to be holy and pure.
Merciful: showing mercy to others
Pure in Heart: single mindedly, sincere in our devotion to Christ, in motive or action.
Peacemakers: sharing the peace in Christ with others, and promoting peace among people.
Persecuted coz of righteousness: willing to suffer for Christ's sake.

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