John Weir

Typically, this person would be what I would call a 'cultural Christian'. One who attends service on a Sunday, but ignores his Lord for the rest of the week. He does not show the fruits of his Christian service, but lives as one of the world during the week. I often do this and often when I am an impatient and intolerant driver on the roads. Most important I feel, is a quiet time of devotions each and every morning. This sets the tone for the day and gets us soaking in His Spirit

There is a paradox as Jesus wants to emphasise the contrast between the Leaders and Teachers of the Law and their self-righteous approach - 'Happy is contrasted with being 'meek' 'mourning' 'humility' etc. The relationship is with 'The fruits of the Spirit' which call us to be humble.