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by DoingSomeThings
997 days ago
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People find it easier to follow rules rather than principles. The 10 commandments tell you what to do/not to do. The Beatitudes offer values and require interpretation to put into practice. They also are more ambiguous in their punishment/reward on the physical/spiritual level. Compare: "You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal." vs "3 Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted."
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"25 Woe to you who are well fed now,
for you will go hungry." |
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