The fifth chapter of the Gospel of Saint Matthew contains the Sermon on the Mount, also known as the Beatitudes. These may be the most well-known verses of Holy Scriptures, and they may also be the most misused and most misunderstood texts of Holy Scriptures. Many see this text as guidance for their lifestyle. And while it certainly gives good advice on how to live, the problem is that it is unattainable for us sinful humans. Do we really ever mourn in a godly way? Are we ever really meek? Do we hunger and thirst after righteousness, are we really merciful, pure in ...