What is meant by blessed? Some say it is a little more than a synonym for "happy", but it is much deeper than that. The Greek term that is translated "blessed" was used to describe two different conditions. First , it was used to describe the wealthy who, by virtue of their riches, lived above the normal cares and worries of the lesser folk. Second, the term was also used to describe the condition of the Greek gods who, because they had whatever they desired, existed in an unbelievable state of well-being in satisfaction and contentment.
By repeating the same word to His band of simple hearted, loyal followers, [Jesus] reassured them that enviable qualities such as delight, contentment and fulfillment and joy were theirs to claim. He promised that by tossing aside all the extra baggage that accompanies religious hypocrisy and a performance-oriented lifestyle, we will travel the road that leads to inner peace. In doing so, we become "blessed".
By repeating the same word to His band of simple hearted, loyal followers, [Jesus] reassured them that enviable qualities such as delight, contentment and fulfillment and joy were theirs to claim. He promised that by tossing aside all the extra baggage that accompanies religious hypocrisy and a performance-oriented lifestyle, we will travel the road that leads to inner peace. In doing so, we become "blessed".
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