Sermon Poem by Don Pearson

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for they shall be beloved by their exploiters.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit nothing and yet be satisfied.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be renowned after they have been killed.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the wretched of the earth: for fine words shall be spoken on their behalf.
Blessed are they which cannot trust: for they shall not be betrayed.
Blessed are the followers: for they shall have the leaders they deserve.
Blessed are the paranoid: for they shall not be taken by surprise.
Blessed are ye which do not believe: for ye shall not live in hope.
For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.