Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for what is right, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are those who have persecuted for the sake of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil because of faith in Christ.
I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court;
and whoever says to his brother, ‘you are good for nothing’ is guilty, and whoever says ‘you fool’ is guilty as hell.
Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at church, or wherever, and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, go and, first, be reconciled with that person; then go and present your offering.
Make friends with quickly with your opponent at law, while you are with him or her on the way, so that your opponent will not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you be thrown in prison.
You have heard that it was said: “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
Do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.
You have heard it said, “love your neighbor and hate your enemy,” but I say to you love your enemies and pray for those who give you a bad time.
Most important of all: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
King of Soul
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