Beatitudes: What does this have to do with real life?

The Beatitudes: What does this have to do with real life?
The Gospel of Matthew 5.5

When is meekness needed?

A. WHEN WE WANT TO LEARN

            James 1:21

B. WHEN WE WANT TO GET ALONG WITH PEOPLE

            James 3:13

C. WHEN WE MUST CONFRONT OTHERS

            Galatians 6.1

D. WHEN WE MEET WITH OPPOSITION

            2 Timothy 2:24-25

E. WHEN WE SPEAK TO OTHERS ABOUT CHRIST

            1 Peter 3:15

God’s Good News

1. Ask yourself: am I meek?

2. Answer Christ’s invitation

           Matthew 11.28-29
   

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am gentle [meek] and humble in heart,and you will find rest for your souls.