INWARD ATTITUDES CHECK

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. ⁴ Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted. ⁵ Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth. ⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:3-6 (CSB)

The first four Beatitudes are Inward Attitudes that we need to develop. The last four are Outward Actions.

The Dictionary describes an attitude as a mental position with regard to a fact or state, or a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state

We can see that each of the first four Beatitudes deal with an attitude.

·      Our understanding of our self-worth before God (poor in spirit)

·      Our heartfelt conviction before God (mourn)

·      Our total trust of God (humble or meek)

·      Our passionate desire to be intimate with God (hunger and thirst for intimacy)

Each one of these is a personal, inward position that we as Kingdom citizens should have.

You see, God always starts with the inside before He works on the outside.

So, at this half-way point, how are you doing? Are you acquiring these attitudes in your life? 

Give yourself a quick check.

1. Am I truly spiritually bankrupt before God?
2. Am I truly convicted before God about my sin?
3. Have I given God total control? Do I trust Him that much?
4. Do I crave a deep intimacy with the Father? Do I seek it with all I have?

Now, let us talk about Outward Actions as we begin the study of the last four Beatitudes.