Let us begin well in the journey of life, and let us work diligently first on our relationship with God. Matthew 5:3-6 refers to repenting toward God and getting right with him. The first four Beatitudes direct us to getting right before God.
“Poor in Spirit” (5:3) – We must come as beggars to a holy God asking for a mercy that we do not deserve. Repentance and utter dependence upon God for mercy is the threshold to the Kingdom of God.
“Mourn” (5:4) – Sorrow for sins is the first sign of true repentance.
“Meek” (5:5) – Brokenness over sin is the next step of repentance.
“Hunger and thirst after righteousness” (5:6) – Longing for cleansing and righteousness in the heart is a sure proof of repentance and the life of God in the soul.