THE BEATITUDES IN REVERSE
Unfortunate are the self-satisfied, for their kingdom is small indeed. Unfortunate are those who do not care enough to morn, for they shall miss the companionship of shared suffering. Unfortunate are the proud for they shall inherit only those things which increase their pride and worry when their position in life is threatened. Unfortunate are those who have no appetite for right living, for they shall not enjoy the food of life. Unfortunate are the hard-hearted, for they shall be treated in like manner when mercy is their need. Unfortunate are those whose minds dwell on fears and doubts and impure thoughts, for they shall see dangers and reasons for distrust, and all that is regrettable in a man when they might, be other choice, have seen God. Unfortunate are those who stir up wars, for they shall be called the blind spendthrifts of personality and the undoers of mankind. Unfortunate are those who camouflage their ideals so as to…
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