A ladder to climb

[HillbillyWilli]

3. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5. "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
6. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10. "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 3

2. "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Matthew 4

17. From that time Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

9. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10. "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

[Benja32one]

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What do you think is at the top of this ladder?
BTW...how many rungs in this ladder? Are these the only ones? Is a christians to seek to be admitted to the 'kingdom of heaven'? How would I know I was saved if I did all these things correctly? 1 John 5.11-13?
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[HillbillyWilli]

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Howdy

What do you think is at the top of this ladder?
9. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.


Is a christians to seek to be admitted to the 'kingdom of heaven'?

I have been told the door is opened when we know how to ask.


How would I know I was saved if I did all these things correctly? 1 John 5.11-13?
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I had been told one also understands the difference between Law and law.

being in the presence of the Holy Spirit? A helper?

6. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Is it important to remember where you came from? I have seen many turned against those who remind them of their past. Is it not true?
How can we turn upon our test with anger?


7. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

To the merciful? How can hate the merciful? How can I be a peacemaker if I preach hate?

I believe that number six is a very important part. It is where we fall off, or continue on.