We live in a "dog-eat-dog" world. Our world celebrates aggressive, pompous people who climb the ladder of success and influence through arrogance and pride. These are the kind of people who seem to advance in the world. But in the Beatitudes, Jesus makes a stunning statement. He says the ones who will advance in this world and in His Kingdom, will not be the loud, harsh, arrogant people who gain all the attention... but it will be the "meek" (the gentle). Learn how we are called to be bold warriors, who conquer in gentleness. These kinds of people turn the world upside down.
The Meek
Gentle Conquerors
June 4, 2023 • Michael Graham • Matthew 5:5
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