Jonathan Jackson makes a comparison to today's Beatitudes , on how the world is run and those of Christ ...
-Blessed are those who are rich in self-confidence for they can accomplish anything in this world.
-Blessed are those who are rich in self-confidence for they can accomplish anything in this world.
-Blessed are those who are free from all sorrow and pain, for they will enjoy their lives with ease and comfort.
-Blessed are the proud and stubborn, for they will make their own way in life and succeed greatly.
-Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for wealth and fame, for all will envy them.
-Blessed are the cut-throats, for no-one will be able to stand in their way.
-Blessed are the deviant and the cunning, for they will climb the latter of success and rule over many.
-Blessed are the individualists, for they shall be called the sons of prosperity.
-Blessed are those who none dare persecute, for they shall be the rulers of the earth.
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The Lord Jesus Christ says....
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
