In a challenging economy and competitive job market, literature on how to promote yourself abounds. Some of the literature is good, however, plenty of it is suspect: “promote yourself without looking like you’re promoting yourself”, etc. In this third beatitude Jesus basically teaches the polar opposite: Blessed are the meek (those who do NOT promote themselves). How does this make sense?
Study Guide: 07.26.09 The Beautitudes: To Promote Or Not To Promote