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Upside Down-Beatitudes: Meekness Is Not Weakness

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Discussion Guide Scripture memory: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.  Matthew 5:4–5 Describe someone who has consistently made you feel “like the most important person in the world.” How have they done this? Would you describe this person as meek? Why or why not? The words "grief" and "mourn" don't seem to go together with "blessing". Have you been and strengthened and comforted by the Holy Spirit during difficult seasons of your life? How do you need the comfort of the Holy Spirit today? Read Philippians 2:1-11. How do you see both Jesus' strength and humility on display in these verses? What is a current situation where you need the meekness of Jesus? Read Psalm 37:1-11. The command "do not fret" is repeated over and over. What does that show us about what it means to be meek? How does this shed light on Matthew 5:5? The promise of inheriting th