On Knowing the Truth

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:32, KJV)

The Temple of Truth: Christ’s Sermon on the Mount (Thompson Chain Reference Bible, KJV 1590)

Matthew chapter 5, also known as The Beatitudes

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. (Matthew 5:2-12, KJV)

I Humility (5.3) – brokenness

II Penitence (5.4) – in sin and loss
III Meekness (5.5) – paitience and endurance (Webster) not deficient
IV Spiritual Hunger (5.6) – desire, passion, zeal, and purpose
V Mercifulness (5.7) – to give, then receive in truth
VI Inward Purity (5.8) – heart of righteousness
VII Peacemaking (5.9) – without strife
VIII Sacrificial Suffering (5.10-12) – in doing right, obedience

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. (Matthew 5:22, KJV)

Ra’ca – Aramaic – empty one, worthless, empty, senseless, empty headed man,* used as reproach among Jews (Strongs, g4469)

SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by Marsha Burns — 10/20/11:

I have spoken to you through My written word. I have spoken to you through My prophetic word. I have given you dreams and visions to assure you of My promises to you of provision and protection. All you have to do is to put your trust in Me and believe what I have said. Refuse to allow fear to have a place in your heart or to allow doubt and unbelief to undermine or destroy your faith, says the Lord. Stand your ground of strong belief and be unwavering.

Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

In closing,

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. (Matthew 5:44, KJV)