1. Broken in spirit, burdened for others, meek, humble, hungry for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, wise, patient, loving, joyful, and gracious (Matthew 5:3-12).
2. Salt to preserve and a light to shine (Matthew 5:13-16).
3. A teacher and keeper of the truth (Matthew 5:17-19).
4. Free from hypocrisy, selfishness, and grudges (Matthew 5:20-24).
5. A peacemaker (Matthew 5:9, 25&26).
6. Free from lusts (Matthew 5:27-30).
7. A family Man (Matthew 5:31-32).
8. Truthful (Matthew 5:31-37).
9. Non-resistant to mistreatment (Matthew 5:38-41) and
10. Charitable, neighborly, and God-like in society (Matthew 5:38-47)
What makes it possible:
1. The new birth (2 Cor 5:17, 1 John 2:29, 3:5-10; 5:1-4,18)
2. Walking and living in the Spirit (Romans 8:1-13, Galatians 5:16-26)
3. Effective use of spiritual weapons (2 Cor.10:4-7; Ephesians 6:10-18; Col.2:6-10; 3:3-10; 2 Tim.2:21).
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