The disposition of a Christian

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The first beatitudes focus more on a person's sense of neediness: poor in spirit, mourning, meek, hungering and thirsting - someone needing salvation. The the focus now seems to turn to the attitude or disposition of a Christian: blessed are the merciful, and blessed are the pure in heart

13 Jul English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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