This week, Pastor Ted Wilson talks about the fifth, sixth, and seventh blessings Jesus mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount. Looking around, the world is growing colder and darker. Wars are raging. Political unrest is rising. Harsh words are spoken. Relationships are broken. Families in conflict. Pride and revenge are prominent. Indeed, humanity has fallen from God’s ideal. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:7, "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy." Yet, showing mercy and forgiveness does not come naturally to the human heart for it is "deceitful above all things and desperately wicked" (Jeremiah 17:9). But when we experience God’s mercy and forgiveness, our hearts melt with compassion for those who need them. On page 22 of the book Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, Ellen White says, "God is Himself the Source of all mercy…He does not treat us according to our desert. He does not ask if we are worthy of His love but He pours upon us the riches of His love to make us worthy. He is not vindictive. He seeks not to punish but to redeem." God calls us to be like Him, saving the lost and showing mercy and compassion to the poor, the suffering, and the oppressed. True enough, "there are many to whom life is a painful struggle; they feel their deficiencies and are miserable and unbelieving; they think they have nothing for which to be grateful…A word of sympathy, an act of kindness, would lift burdens that rest heavily upon weary shoulders. And every word or deed of unselfish kindness is an expression of the love of Christ for lost humanity" (page 23). During Jesus’ time on earth, the Jewish leaders were very concerned about outward purity that they made hundreds of rules and regulations for people to follow. But this was not the kind of purity Jesus was talking about when He said, "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8). Instead, God cares about the heart, the mind, and the motivation for doing something. When He lives in our hearts, our thoughts and actions will be pure and refined. More than being free from sensuality and lust, purity is being "true in the hidden purposes and motives of the soul, free from pride and self-seeking, humble, unselfish, [and] childlike" (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, page 25). This is why Jesus said that unless we become like "little children," we will "by no means enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3). Finally, "blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God," (Matthew 5:9). "Christ is the Prince of Peace…and it is His mission to restore to earth and heaven the peace that sin has broken" (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, page 27). When we confess our sins and accept Jesus’ forgiveness, He gives us peace. And when we accept that peace, He transforms us and helps us to be at peace with others. With this, He calls us to be peacemakers. As Ellen White writes in Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, on page 28, "Christ's followers are sent to the world with the message of peace. Whoever, by the quiet, unconscious influence of a holy life, shall reveal the love of Christ; whoever, by word or deed, shall lead another to renounce sin and yield his heart to God, is a peacemaker." Jesus is inviting you now to come to Him and be filled with His mercy and love, to be pure in heart, and to be a peacemaker. To learn more about this topic, read Ellen White's book Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing and download its digital copy at https://egwwritings.org/. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aJijYxbjbI

Have you gotten caught off guard by deception? How can you be set free? This #short clip from the Global Campmeeting sermon, "How Can God's Leading Get You Out of Danger?", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlVdn93fTss&list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo9tb9fHW AxGxJ1R8MpNnpa&index=8 by Yvonne Shelton demonstrates that many of our activities may deceive us and lead us away from God without us even realizing it. This sermon reminds us to be cautious and watchful for the devil's attempts to separate us from Jesus. Watch the video to learn about some activities that may be diverting our attention away from God and how to avoid them. ————————————————————————————
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When you think of Adventist identity, what words or thoughts come to mind? Perhaps words like Sabbath, advent, and the health message come to mind. On October 13th, scholars from around the world attended the Conference on Adventist Identity. Here they discussed important topics and doctrines regarding who Adventists are and what we stand for. Learn more and find other Adventist news on adventist.news. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5cSVtisZc4

As adults, what is our role in the mission of children? What part can we play in getting them involved in God's ministry? This #cut clip from the video, "Children and Mission [How to Give Kids a Sense of Mission]" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU70wDoU3O8, explains our role as adults or parents in getting our children involved in God's mission. Let us not neglect our children, for they have great ability and potential to serve the Lord. Watch the video to learn more about how we can effectively encourage our children to participate in God's mission. ———————————————————————————— The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers who promise to help people understand the Bible and find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Click the notification bell so that you never miss a new video! Find us on social media by following the links below:
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Fully understanding the Bible and its doctrines can be challenging. If you are struggling with this, you are not alone! Did you know that the Biblical Research Insitute (BRI) is an Adventist organization that provides a wealth of Bible-based resources that tackle many doctrinal and theological questions? Learn about the BRI on ANN Weekly and find more Adventist news on adventist.news. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMRWFSao5xU