1. “Those Who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Psalm 51

2. “Those who mourn” It’s not depression. It’s not depression. It’s not disappointment over material loss. It’s not disappointment over material loss. It’s not resentment over injured feelings. It’s not resentment over injured feelings. It’s not remorse for uncovered sin. It’s not remorse for uncovered sin. It’s not self-pity. It’s not self-pity.

3. “Those who mourn” 1.Sorrowful for sins, because they are against the will of God. – A congregation (2 Cor 7:10) – A King (Psalms 34:18) – Gospel responders (Acts 2:37-38) – An apostle of Christ (Rom 7:18-25)

4. “Those who mourn” 2.Sorrowful for the sins of others. – Lincoln: “I am sorry for the man who cannot feel the whip when it is laid on the other man’s back.” – 2 Peter 2:7 - He rescued righteous Lot, oppressed by the sensual conduct of unprincipled men

5. “Those who mourn” 2.Sorrowful for the sins of others. – Jesus wept at the tomb (John 11:35) – Jesus wept for Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44) – “Man of sorrows, acquainted w/ grief” (Isa 53:3) – He mourned sin & sinners (Rom 6:23; 3:23)

6. “Comforted” The Holy Spirit is the comforter by His word. – Sins forgiven (Acts 2:38; Eph 1:7) – Saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8-10) – Anticipating the Lord’s return (Rev 16:13)

7. “Comforted” The Holy Spirit is the comforter by His word. – Heaven…a place for all the saved (John 14:2) – …a place of rest (Heb 4:9-11; Rev 14:13) – …a safe place (Matt 6:19-20) – …a sorrow-less place (Rev 21:4) – …a place to see the Lord (1 John 3:2)

8. Mourning will lead to comfort as we confess our sins to the Father.