the blessed life part 1

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 Matthew 5:3

Every good and perfect gift is from above,

coming down from the Father . . .James 1:17

The Lord detests all the proud of heart.

Proverbs 16:5

You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not

need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.

Revelation 3:17

I live in a high and holy place,        but also with him who is contrite and

lowly in spirit, Isaiah 57:15

"This is the one I esteem:        he who is humble and contrite in spirit,        and trembles at

my word.

Isaiah 66:2

The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men

Luke 18:11

Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will lift you up.

James 4:10

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 Matthew 5:3

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be

comforted.  Matthew 5:4

Timothy- discouraged

Jeremiah- judgment

Paul- concern

Dad- love

Woman- gratitude

Jesus - Jerusalem

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 

Blessed is the man        whose sin the LORD does not count against him        and in whose

spirit is no deceit.

Psalm 32:1-2

Who delight in doing wrong        and rejoice in the perverseness of evil,

 Proverbs 2:14

I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and

have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin and

debauchery in which they have indulged.

2 Corinthians 12:21

The Spirit of the Lord is on me,       because he has anointed me       to preach good news to the poor.

   He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners       and recovery of sight for the blind,    to release the oppressed,     to proclaim the year of the

Lord's favor." Luke 4:18-19

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no

regret 2 Corinthians 7:10

Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and

wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 

James 4:8-9

Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your

law is not obeyed.Psalm 119:136

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be

comforted.  Matthew 5:4

creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into

the glorious freedom of the children of God.

Romans 8:21

we know that when he appears, we shall

be like him,1 John 3:2