“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” —Matthew 5:4–5 When we consider those who mourn, as well as those who are meek, our first thoughts seem to be that they are anything but “blessed.” Most of the time, those who are mourning …
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22010.136 Humility
“When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. After he sat down his disciples came to him. Then he began to teach them by saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.’” —Matthew 5:1–3 Jesus begins this famous sermon with the praise that one is fortunate …