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The Beatitudes, Part 3: The Surprising Strength of Meekness

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)

In a culture that rewards pride, hustle, and self-promotion, Jesus flips the script with this countercultural truth: the meek will inherit the earth. But what does biblical meekness really mean—and why does it matter today?

In this third post in our Beatitudes series, we’ll explore how meekness is not weakness, but strength under control. You’ll learn what it looks like to walk in quiet confidence, yield to God’s will, and live free from striving. If you’re longing for peace in a world full of pressure, this is a trait worth cultivating.

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The Beatitudes, Part 2: The Blessing of Holy Grief

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)

In the second Beatitude, Jesus takes us deeper. After recognizing our spiritual poverty, He calls us to mourn—not just over loss, but over sin. This kind of mourning is not popular in a culture that tells us to “just stay positive.” Yet Jesus honors the one who weeps over what grieves the heart of God.

In this post, we’ll explore what it means to mourn our sin and the brokenness of the world—and how this leads to true comfort, not through denial or distraction, but through the grace and forgiveness of God Himself.

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Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering? A Series on the Most Googled Questions

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Start Here: Why Spiritual Poverty Is the First Step Toward the Kingdom

Jesus begins the Beatitudes with a surprising blessing: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)

Being “poor in spirit” isn’t about financial need or low self-worth—it’s about recognizing our deep spiritual need. It’s the honest confession that we are powerless to save ourselves and wholly dependent on God’s grace. Before we can receive the riches of the kingdom, we must admit our poverty.

In this post, we’ll explore what it really means to be “poor in spirit,” why this Beatitude comes first, and how it opens the door to true transformation.