Perspectives are gonna get turned by Jesus in this section of scripture that is commonly referred to as the Beatitudes or the Blessings. Jesus is going to mention for us four things that we might see and think of as a disadvantage…maybe even a curse. And then He is going to mention four things that we would see as a real advantage in this life…we might even say, REAL BLESSINGS. Jesus is gonna turn our thoughts and our focus on to His blessings as He invites each of us to place our trust and confidence in Him…not in our current situation.