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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 9, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 13.

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The Beatitudes in Their Broader Expression

By MRS. M. E. STEWARD

MRS. M. E. STEWARD
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
“If a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.” Gal. 6:3. “Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” Luke 14:11. This “kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:21. It is “righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” Rom. 14:17.
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
“By the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.” Eccl. 7:3. “The Lord hath anointed me . . . to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.” Isa. 61:1-3.
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.” Ps. 25:9. “He will beautify the meek with salvation.” Ps. 149:4. “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” Matt. 11:29. O the wonderful beauty and strength of the meekness of Christ which never failed, but made him always more than conqueror! The meek, “according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” 2 Peter 3:13.
“Blessed are they that do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
“O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” Ps. 119:97. “With my soul have I desired thee in the night.” Isa. 26:9. They shall be filled—filled with righteousness, that is right-doing; “filled with all the fulness of God.” Eph. 3:19.
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”
“With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Matt. 7:2. “The Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.” James 5:11. “Let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Gal. 6:10.
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
How can a corrupt heart be made pure?—“By faith,” and by “obeying the truth through the Spirit.” Acts 15:9; 1 Peter 1:22. To such as have been purified the Saviour can say, “From henceforth ye know him [God], and have seen him.” John 14:7. “When he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” 1 John 3:2.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
“God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, . . . and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” 2 Cor. 5:19. “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children.” Eph. 5:1.
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
“If ye were of the world, the world would love his own.” John 15:19. Hence the persecuted can say with Paul, “I take pleasure in . . . persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake.” 2 Cor. 12:10. “Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance.” Col. 3:24.
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven.”
“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” 1 Cor. 2:9.
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