Blessed Are They That Mourn

This beatitude pronounces blessing upon those who grieve—particularly over sin, both personal and corporate. While including natural sorrow, the primary meaning involves mourning over the sinful condition that separates humanity from God. Those who truly see their spiritual poverty will mourn over it. They weep over their own transgressions, the church's unfaithfulness, and the world's rebellion against God. Such mourners receive divine comfort—the consolation of forgiveness, the assurance of salvation, and the hope of glory.