Tuesday, September 4, 2007

What happened to a Christianity that was... ?

What happened to a Christianity that was for the poor, instead of the middle-class?
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
What happened to a Christianity that was for those without happy-smiley-faces?
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
What happened to a Christianity that didn’t demand it’s rights in the public square?
God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
What happened to a Christianity that sought justice for the least of these?
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
What happened to a Christianity full of mercy, grace, compassion, and love?
God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
What happened to a Christianity without mixed motives and deep simplicity?
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
What happened to a Christianity that wasn’t tied to wars of words and tanks?
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
What happened to a Christianity that was persecuted for having a dream of a better world for others?
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.Matthew 5:3-10
[from www.johnsmulo.com]

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