The Beatitudes (1)

The declarations of blessedness pronounced by Jesus in the sermon on the Mount are altogether referred to as the beatitudes (Matt 5:3-12). The beatitudes reveal certain attitudes of people for which God blesses them. It clearly reveals the specific corresponding blessing that accompanies the said attitude. The attitudes are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, and those who are reviled, persecuted, and are spoken falsely against for the sake of Christ; and the blessings are in the text (Matt 5:3-12).

The beatitudes may be considered an acronym for "the believer attitudes". They are notable among other attitudes or virtues in the Bible because Jesus particularly placed blessings on those who exhibit them. Bearing this in mind, they are better referred to as "the blessed believer attitudes" as it were. The attendant blessings effectively presents a motivation for all Christians to acquire and relentlessly manifest these attitudes.

Furthermore, it is interesting and equally significant that after Jesus was done with the beatitudes, He immediately told the disciples that they are the salt of the earth and the light of the world according to Matthew's account (Matt 5:13-14). Apparently, you need the beatitudes to effectively function as the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Jesus undoubtedly wants us to be salt of the earth and light of the world indeed, hence He first introduced the beatitudes and then placed blessings on them to more or less serve as motivation.  

Finally, it is important  to note that Jesus is the one who released the blessings hence they will surely come to pass for those that portray such attitudes. The blessing isn't exactly vague; if you display the attitude, you know what to expect. As you manifest these attitudes, you will enjoy the consequent blessings in Jesus' name, amen. God bless you.