FROM THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
(see Matthew 5: 3-12)
In order to understand the "Sermon on the Mount," from the
Gospel of Matthew, we must come to know the depth, width and
breadth of the word "Blessed." What follows are the results of
being blessed of God and many of the qualities of one who is so
blessed. The knowledge comes only from Scripture and is found
throughout the Bible. First, we will consider the qualities of the
blessed, then we will look for a Scriptural basis. Since there are
many, we look at just a few. I am at a loss to define the word,
"blessed." There are many examples in the Bible; we will look
at them from History, Poetry, Gospels and the Epistles. This will
give us a clear understanding of what "blessed" entails. It also
gives us an idea as to whom our Lord calls blessed and the
characteristics of one with whom our Lord is pleased.
(I have yet to find the word, "blest" in Scripture...)
"But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that com-
eth to God must believe that He is, and is a rewarder of them that
diligently seek him." Hebrews 11: 6
To be blessed one must be able to please our Lord; so blessing
comes in every case through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. That
is where it begins.
Genesis 12: 3, And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him
that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be
blessed.
Psalm 1: 1-2, Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel
of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in
the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and in that law doth he meditate both day and night.
THOSE WHO ARE CHOSEN, CALLED AND CHASTENED OF GOD:
Psalm 65: 4, Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and
causeth to approach unto Thee, that he may dwell in thy
courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy
house, even thy holy temple.
Psalm 84: 4-5, Blessed are they that dwell in thy house;
They will be still praising Thee. Selah
Blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee; in whose
heart are the ways of them.
Luke 6: 21, Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be
filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
Luke 12: 37, Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord
when He cometh shall find watching: Verily I say unto
you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit
down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Luke 14: 13-14, But when thou makest a feast, call the
poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be
blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt
be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
Romans 4: 6-8, Even as David also describeth the blessed-
ness of the man unto whom God imputeth righteousness
without works, Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities
are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the
man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
THOSE WHO TRUST, FEAR AND DELIGHT IN GOD
Psalm 2:12, Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish
from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little.
Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Psalm 34:8, O taste and see that the Lord is good: Blessed
is the man that trusteth in him.
Psalm 40: 4, Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his
trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside
to lies.
Psalm 84: 12, O Lord of host, blessed is the man that trusteth
in Thee.
Psalm 112: 1-2, Praise ye the Lord, Blessed is the man that
feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
His seed shall be mighty upon the earth; The generation of
the upright shall be blessed.
Psalm 128: 1, Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that
walketh in his ways.
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Blessed: To be honest, to prosper, to confer benefit, confer a
benediction.
There is one other I would add; The assurance of
knowing the Lord God, knowing his will and doing that will.
This is blessed...
Luke 11: 22, When one becomes a follower of the Lord, Jesus
Christ, He begins to open the windows of heaven to pour all
manner a blessing on that one. Along with the apparent bles-
sings of personal integrity, blessing others, knowing and doing
His will, there is a walk with Him most do not have. There are
answers to prayer, and we are capable of blessing others which
would be closed to us, otherwise. All of this is highly personal
and individual.
There is much remaining to discuss from Scripture on the topic
of "Blessed." Some of these topics are listed below:
Those: who hear and obey our Lord. Luke 11: 28
who know, believe and suffer for him. Luke 11: 22
who endure temptation. James 1: 12,
undefiled children of the just. Psalm 119:1, Matthew 5:8
whose sins are forgiven. Romans 4: 7
Proverbs 3: 5-10, "Trust in the Lord with all thine
heart and lean not unto thine own under-
standing. In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and He shall direct thy paths. Be not wise
in thine own eyes; fear the Lord, and depart
from evil. It shall be health to thy navel and
marrow to thy bones. Honour the Lord with
thy substance, and with the first fruits of all
thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled
with plenty, and thy presses shall burst forth
with new wine."
We might boil it down to this one thing. When our sins are
forgiven, we discover the reason for the coming of Christ in
the first place, and are able in His power and wisdom to do
service in His Kingdom. We are free from the terrors of sin
unforgiven, and know our eternal existence is to be with Him
in his glory, forever and ever and ever... World without end,
AMEN!
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