Re: hOTI in the beattitudes

KULIKOVSKY, Andrew (AKULIKOV@baea.com.au)
22 Nov 96 13:41:00 EST

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>I think you are looking at the wrong part of the A clause; it is the
>MAKARIOS that the B clause in each instance explains: The meek are
>blessed--blessed because they will inherit the earth, etc. Now if you
>wanted to convert this into a form of Jesus' teaching about the New
>Righteousness, you'd make it: "If you want to be blessed (because you
will
>in that case inherit the earth), then be meek."
>
>Does that make any more sense. If not, ask again!

Ah Ha! Yes, now that does make more sense!

Thankyou for your patience and persistance with me.

cheers,
Andrew

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