Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
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Blessed Are They That Mourn
Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
The BeatitudesSteve Gregg
In this lecture, Steve Gregg explores the meaning behind the first of the eight Beatitudes - "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Drawing from Old and New Testament scripture, he delves into the concept of a contrite and repentant spirit, emphasizing the importance of humility and the dangers of excessive self-esteem. He ultimately concludes that it is only by humbling oneself and receiving grace that one can truly find happiness and fulfillment in this life and in the afterlife.
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Blessed Are They That Mourn
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In this talk, Steve Gregg explores the meaning and significance of the phrase "Blessed are they that mourn," which appears in the Beatitudes in the Se
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Blessed Are The Meek
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In this talk by Steve Gregg, he discusses the third beatitude from Matthew 5:5, which states "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
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Introduction
The Beatitudes
In this introduction by Steve Gregg, he announces the beginning of a new series on the Beatitudes. He discusses the meaning of the English word "bless
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