In the Kingdom of God being comes before doing. As we saw in the first three beatitudes, God must break our pride before he bestows his blessing and, in it, we discover our true happiness through the new life of his forgiveness. Once our relationship with God is restored, God gives us a new hunger for his life, and a new disposition to bless those who are still hurting. As we are remade in his likeness, we receive a new vision for life springing from a pure heart that sees God and is transformed into his likeness.
The Pursuit of Happiness::: Famished Ones, Gracious Ones, Authentic Ones
