Beatitude Number Three

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”  Matthew 5:5

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.”
It’s better - turn the other cheek
than let yourself lose self-control.
Vengeance will rob you of your soul.

A humble person is not weak.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.”
When we use self-discipline,
we show God’s power from within!

God implied to stand for others -
not ourselves, but for our brothers.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.”
Be thoughtful and with kindness speak!

The world is filled too much with pride.
Submit to God; be on His side!
If peace on earth is what you seek,
Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.”

For Beata Agustin's 'BEATITUDE RHYMING POEM' Poetry Contest
From 1/15/2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/29/2021 9:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea! Truly meek is definitely not helpless. There is a power and nobility in "humility." So well spoken my friend. And I always love it when you use this rotating theme through each verse that highlights the poetic theme of your poem. Sending you much "gladness" for the new year.
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Date: 12/29/2021 3:11:00 AM
Hi Andrea More words of wisdom and timely advice. Well spoken. Have a joyful new year. Your friend, Bryan.
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Date: 12/28/2021 10:15:00 PM
Congrats. Thanks for sharing this "be-attitude of the heart." God bless you. A blessed New Year to your and your family.
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Date: 5/9/2017 7:23:00 AM
An amazingly gracious poem, Andrea. So wise and emblematic of a gentle soul. Very inspirational poem, I love it so much. 7+! Love and peace.
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Date: 2/10/2016 7:37:00 AM
Just wonderful!
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Date: 2/3/2016 12:22:00 PM
Congrats on your write about the peaceful demeanor and humility of the meek. The content was superb.
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Date: 2/3/2016 3:24:00 AM
awesome win, Andrea.... LINDA
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Date: 1/30/2016 3:37:00 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning poem Andrea..
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Date: 1/29/2016 10:04:00 AM
Wonderful use of the form for this passage, Andrea. Thanks for reminding us of it with this winner.
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Date: 1/28/2016 9:08:00 AM
Very good Andrea, you nailed it.
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Date: 1/28/2016 7:54:00 AM
Nicely done and a most important virtue for all of us to follow. Congratulations on your nice placement! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 1/28/2016 7:27:00 AM
Hi Andrea. Congrats for your placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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Date: 1/27/2016 4:28:00 PM
Andrea, Congrats on your awesome win. --SKAT--
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Date: 1/27/2016 3:04:00 PM
Andrea, such powerful words you stated..Beautiful!!! Congrats on your placement *smiles* -luloo
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Date: 1/27/2016 1:17:00 PM
Thank you for explaining and reminding me of this virtue through your writing Andrea. Congrats on your win! Blessings, from Jean
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Date: 1/27/2016 11:59:00 AM
a blessing to be kind in all ways.. well scribed, andie..huggs
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Date: 1/27/2016 10:57:00 AM
Romans 12:19-- "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Congrats on your win Andrea.
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Date: 1/27/2016 8:50:00 AM
Congrats on your win with this beautiful write Andrea..
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Date: 1/27/2016 8:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea! You deserve it! :) -HANS
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Date: 1/27/2016 5:46:00 AM
Andrea, Very nice. Perfect in clarity and structure.
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Date: 1/27/2016 3:44:00 AM
Andie, I am so glad one thought of the beatitudes, I have a very old fave song of the Beatitude, I still teach to children.. =`) regarding the poem, each paragraph speaks of truth that at times us, I am not exempted, to forget... there's a bite in every stanza which I couldn't forget!!! and I remember the song Where is the love by Black eyed peas with your poem.. =`) it flows well! and am really glad you come with this! KUDOS!~Olive Eloisa =`)
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Date: 1/27/2016 3:16:00 AM
Back to congratulate you on your win with this wonderful poem. A 7
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Date: 1/25/2016 12:38:00 PM
An excellent write Andrea. one of my favorite verses too. Best to you in the contest, you won with me, if that counts... Caryl
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Date: 1/25/2016 2:57:00 AM
Great poem for every soul who is searching for God's message thru scriptures. Thank you for sharing, Andrea.
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Date: 1/20/2016 9:39:00 PM
I really enjoyed this poem, The way this poem is written you could extend it and make it longer.
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