The Beatitudes: In Mourning
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Key terms:
· Blessed – Happiness from having God’s favor.
· Mourning – to grieve
· Comforted– to call one to one’s side for the encouraging, consoling, or strengthening of another.
7 things that keep people from mourning over their sin.
1. Elevated evil
2. Arrogant assessment
3. Debilitating Despair
4. Agony Addiction
5. Social separation
6. Amplified amusement
7. Stifled sanctification
Dealing with the deterrents.
1. Study sin in the scripture - 2 Tim 3:16-17
2. Pray for a penitent perspective. - Romans 12:2
3. Consider the cross of Christ. - Isaiah 53:5
The main idea: The only way to be blessed with lasting happiness and the comfort of God is to mourn about your sin.
