The Beatitudes Of The Empire Versus The Beatitudes Of The Kingdom
| The Beatitudes
Of The Empire |
The Beatitudes
Of The Kingdom |
| Blessed are the rich and famous, for everything in the empire is theirs. | Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
| Blessed are those who are funny, for they will be the life of the party. | Blessed are those who mourn (with others), for they will be comforted. |
| Blessed are those who are aggressive for they will get what they want. | Blessed are the meek, (strong, but gentle) for they will inherit the earth |
| Blessed are those who seek success, for they won’t let any-thing else fill their minds. | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. |
| Blessed are the merci-less, for no-one can stand in their way. | Blessed are the merci-ful, for they will receive mercy. |
| Blessed are the politic, they will always see an angle. | Blessed are the pure in heart, they will see God. |
| Blessed are the war-makers and arms-dealers, for they will be called ‘good businessmen’. | Blessed are the peace-makers, for they (alone) shall be called the children of God. |
| Blessed are those who never stand up for the right and risk alienating the powers-that-be, for theirs is nice, quiet life. | Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |