There are right and wrong ways
to please God. Jesus shows us both ways in the book of Matthew.
We see seven blessings on the
righteous in Matthew 5:3-10:
1. Theirs is the kingdom of Heaven
(3&10)
2. They shall be comforted
(v. 4).
3. They shall inherit the
land (v. 5).
4. They shall be filled (v.
6).
5. They shall obtain mercy
(v. 7).
6. They shall see God (v. 8).
7. They shall be called sons
of God (v. 9).
We see seven woes on the
unrighteous in Matthew 23:13-31.
1. They kept people out of
God's kingdom (v.13).
2. They took advantage of
widows (v. 14)
3. They misled men to eternal
destruction (v.15).
4. They were covetous of
worldly things (16-22).
5. They refused to show
compassion (vv. 23-24).
6. They were inwardly corrupt
(vv. 25-28).
7. They afflicted the
righteous (vv. 29-31).
While the beatitudes express
the true way to please God, the woes express the wrong way to please Him.
Be wise today and always
please God in all you do.
