New Heights Church

First 4 Beatitudes
1. Blessed are those that recognize their spiritual poverty before God.
2. Blessed are those who mourn over their spiritual condition and the effects of sin on their family, friends and neighbors.
3. Blessed are those who control their emotions and are gentle and kind to other
people and use their power and influence with discretion.
4. Blessed are those who strongly desire to be with God and to live holy and righteous lives.

New Testament – Eleemon - Active Pity

Old Testament- Chesedh- Active Empathy

Faith in Jesus sacrificial death and resurrection is the crux of salvation.

2 Meanings of Matthew 5:7
1. Jesus followers should be merciful to other people
2. God is more merciful to those who are merciful to other people.

Applications
1. Develop a habit of treating others mercifully
2. Be proactively compassionate to those who have physical needs.
3. Be proactively compassionate to those who are ill.
4. Be proactively compassionate to those who are not yet reconciled to God.
5. Be generous with your time for those who want to grow spiritually and need your help.

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