The Sermon on the Mount contains moral teachings, or beatitudes, which have challenged and inspired Christians since the time they were delivered. The beatitudes are the foundation for building a home in Heaven. When we read the beatitudes without studying their meaning, some of them may seem contradictory. For most people, being blessed means being happy, but that is not always the case. The lessons we learn and the faith we find in Christ through our struggles can bring us hidden blessings. If we view blessing as living our lives to the fullest, regardless of our circumstances, then the beatitudes become a little easier to understand, making it easier to learn to depend on God. “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their own. is the kingdom of heaven. (Women's Devotional Bible, Matthew 5:3) In today's world, we in no way associate the word poor with blessed. Whether we're talking about life in general or a person's mind, we believe the rich are blessed. Today's culture does not celebrate a person who needs help. We adopted the “I can do it myself” attitude. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that God helps those who help themselves, yet we hear this phrase all the time. Being poor in spirit means you are at a point where you are broke, you can't solve your problems and you need to ask for help. It's hard for people when we live in a world where we all want to seem like we have it all together. If a person tries to do everything themselves, they run the risk of becoming frustrated and exhausted instead of blessed. When you reach the end of your rope and hand it over to God, that is when you will find your hidden blessing. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted...... middle of paper.... ..others may mock and insult you. You must be strong because Jesus tells us: “Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. » (Matt, 5:12) Today's society relies heavily on independence, but Christ asks us to depend on him. Whether you are a follower of Christ or not, the beatitudes can reward you. If you are a follower of Christ, you know that your reward will be great eternal life in the new Heaven. If you are not a follower of Christ, your reward will come in the physical life. The reward will be short-lived, because your physical life on earth is but a blink of an eye compared to your eternal life. Seen in this light, I would say that a little addiction can go a long way. Works Cited Women's Devotional Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2012. Print. New International Airport. Towards.