In chapter 5, Yahushua begins His teaching with the Beatitudes, not just to His disciples but to all His followers. As you read them, I encourage you to reflect on which ones speak most directly to your own life.
Matthew 5:3-12
[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.
[5]Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
[6]Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
[7]Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
[8]Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see Yahuah.
[9]Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of Yahuah.
[10]Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[11]“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
[12]Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The verse that stands out to me most is verse 11. Being homeless while walking this spiritual journey makes it especially real. I’ve faced persecution simply because of my situation, and when I say I’m on a spiritual journey, it often goes over people’s heads. Rumors spread, and on top of that, I’ve been judged for refusing to call the Messiah by the name “JC.” To me, Yahushua was a Hebrew man with a Hebrew name that carries meaning — a name you cannot truly translate into another language. Many reject that truth, but still, the next verse reminds us to rejoice, because the prophets themselves were persecuted in the same way.
I’ve spoken before about how scripture has been translated and altered over time, but I believe Father allows this as a test for His people. Even though names and places may have been changed, the heart of the message is still true. For me, it comes down to this: it’s the fruit of the Spirit that matters most. I won’t judge others for using a different name, but I stand firmly in calling Him Yahushua. Just as Satan twisted scripture when testing Yahushua in the wilderness, we see how scripture can be taken out of context. That’s why discernment is so important.
Yahushua continues teaching in this chapter, telling His followers to be the light of the world — not hidden, but shining on a lampstand for all to see.
Matthew 5:13-16
[13]“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
[14]“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
[15]Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
[16]In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Yahushua makes it clear that He did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. He reminds us to walk in righteousness — not for recognition from man, but simply to do the will of Abba Yahuah.
Matthew 5:19-20
[19]Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
[20]For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
The chapter closes with one of the hardest but most important lessons: to love your enemies. This has been a struggle in my own life, but it’s something I continue to work on daily.
Without further ado, here’s the link 👇 to my Rumble channel where you can find the reading of Matthew chapter 5:
https://rumble.com/v6s48b3-a-reading-of-the-book-of-matthew-ch-5.html
Much Love,
Ruth4Yah
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