Matthew 5 — A New Reading of Moral Law and Inner Awakening

“Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit”: A Distorted Interpretation

The Sermon on the Mount begins with words that are considered central to Christian teaching. These verses are often quoted as expressions of humility, submission, and spiritual poverty.

1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. ^*

Jesus did not say it in the way it is commonly presented.

Religious authorities interpret “spirit” as something sacred and holy. In this framework, those who are “poor in spirit” are portrayed as humble and submissive believers who obey religious institutions.

However, this interpretation creates a contradiction. If the spirit were truly holy, then those who are poor in spirit would be weak and unable to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Yet they are called blessed.

In reality, the spirit itself is neither light nor dark, neither holy nor impure. Both a righteous person and a corrupt person may possess a strong spirit. Figuratively speaking, the spirit is like a sword: it can serve creation or destruction, depending on the moral state of the soul.

The doctrine of the Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — represents a misunderstanding born from the loss of sacred knowledge. True spiritual unity is expressed through the harmony of the Almighty (1), the Universe (9), and Eternity (8). The number of this unity is 198.

If the distortion of Jesus’ life and death had not taken place, and if his descendants had not been forced into hiding, humanity would have preserved a deeper continuity of spiritual knowledge. The Almighty has no relatives, and divine truth is not transmitted through bloodlines.

The correct meaning of Jesus’ words is as follows:

“Blessed are those who are strong in spirit in God’s way, for they will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”

The Kingdom of Heaven does not refer to earthly power or religious institutions. It signifies entry into higher levels of existence. The path toward these worlds is eternal — a continuous ascent through spiritual and moral development.

Comfort, Meekness, and Righteousness

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

These sentences are often admired for their beauty and poetic tone. They speak about sorrow, humility, justice, and mercy.

However, their meaning is frequently misunderstood.

They do not praise passive submission, weakness, or silent acceptance of darkness and injustice. They do not encourage people to endure oppression without resistance or to remain silent in the face of wrongdoing.

The words about mourning refer to sincere inner pain for truth, for lost values, and for moral degradation. Such sorrow is not despair, but awareness — and it opens the way to healing.

Meekness does not mean weakness. It means modesty, self-restraint, and inner discipline. It is the ability to remain calm and dignified while overcoming difficulties, temptations, and external pressure.

Hunger and thirst for righteousness do not refer to blind obedience to rules. They express a deep inner need for truth, justice, and moral integrity in personal life and in society.

Mercy is not indulgence toward evil. It is compassion combined with responsibility, the readiness to help others without justifying injustice.

Together, these words describe an active, conscious, and responsible spiritual path — not passive endurance, but patient and courageous self-transformation.

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

This sentence requires careful explanation, because of its deep spiritual meaning.

First, it is important to note that Jesus spoke about “children of God,” not “sons of God.” Before the Almighty, both men and women are equally His children.

The words “they will be called children of God” are often misunderstood.

Religious institutions have accustomed people to believe that all human beings are automatically children of God. This is not correct. All people are creations of the Almighty, but not all become His children.

Even a blade of grass is His creation, yet it is not His child.

Our world and similar worlds can be compared to a womb within the universe. This is where souls are formed, tested, and developed. Here they either grow, remain stagnant, or lose their inner light.

Souls that reach the necessary level of moral and spiritual development pass into a higher world. They are born into eternity. Only then do they become children of God.

Souls that live without inner growth, without striving for truth and light, lose the divine spark within themselves. They return to dust, like a child who has not completed the process of birth.

A person is not called a father or a mother while a child remains in the womb. Only after birth does parenthood become real. In the same way, spiritual kinship with the Almighty is not automatic. It is achieved through inner transformation.

Children of God are those who allow their souls to grow on the path of God toward eternity.

They are those who choose light over darkness and overcome ignorance, envy, vanity, greed, and spiritual emptiness within themselves.

True peacemakers are not merely those who avoid conflict. They are those who establish peace first within their own souls and then bring it into the world through conscious, responsible, and righteous living.

Perseverance and Spiritual Witness

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

These words truly come from Jesus.

They speak about those who remain faithful to truth and righteousness even when they are misunderstood, mocked, rejected, or persecuted.

Such people do not seek conflict. They do not desire suffering. Yet they remain firm when faced with hostility, false accusations, and injustice.

Today, there are disciples who have reached the level of spiritual messengers.

They are strong in their faith in God and in their love for the world.

They have accepted the revealed gift of God and devote their strength, time, and energy to bringing this message to people.

They do not give up. They do not lose heart. They do not abandon their calling.

Even when they are ignored, ridiculed, or opposed, they continue their work with patience and inner dignity.

They strive to awaken those who remain spiritually asleep.

They do not act for personal glory, reward, or recognition. Their strength comes from devotion to truth, conscience, and responsibility before God.

In this perseverance, the Kingdom of Heaven is already present — not as a distant promise, but as a living reality within the soul.

Jesus’ Position on the Law

17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 

When Jesus spoke these words, neither the Bible, nor the Koran, nor the Torah existed in their later written forms.

So which Law was he referring to?

He was speaking about the universal teaching given to all people — the eternal moral law that governs conscience, responsibility, and the relationship between humanity and the Almighty.

This Law does not belong to any single religion, nation, or institution. It is not limited to written codes or external rules. It is the living law of truth, justice, and spiritual development.

According to divine intention, a special sign was given to the Caucasus. It was destined to become a place where the revealed Book would appear.

If the Caucasus purifies itself and accepts the revealed gift of God, it can become an example for others. Through this example, Russia may follow, and then other nations may also begin the process of spiritual renewal.

In this way, the prophecy of global purification can be fulfilled.

However, much time has already been lost.

Years have passed since the revelation of the Book, and many have remained inactive. Indifference, fear, and hesitation have delayed the fulfillment of this calling.

Time is running out. Humanity is approaching a critical point beyond which correction may no longer be possible.

Therefore, this call is addressed to all peoples of the world.

If the Caucasus and Russia do not become the first heralds of renewal, another nation may take on this responsibility.

It may be the Jews or the Arabs. It may be America, Australia, Europe, Africa or China. It may be another people.

What matters is not nationality, power, or influence.

What matters is readiness for purification, responsibility before God, and the courage to live according to conscience, reason and love.

Fulfillment of the Law and the Cycles of the World

18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.
19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

These words do not mean that heaven and earth will disappear.

They mean that our world will change when the transition from the old world to the new world takes place.

A new world will come into being. It will be invisible to the old one. Into this new world, the purified souls of people from the former world will enter.

The heaven and earth of the old world will change, just as they have always changed after the completion of each full cycle of earthly civilization.

On earth, a new complete cycle will begin again.

New souls will be born. Their path will once more be long and difficult in the earthly school of learning light and darkness.

Yet the new world will gradually be transformed into a glorious place, bringing great joy to all.

These words point to the continuous transformation of worlds and souls.

Nothing happens by accident. Every stage has meaning.

Therefore, think about the meaning of our time.

This is an examination period for every soul and for the whole world.

Justice, Conscience, and Responsibility

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’
22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.
23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison.
26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.

These words do not come from Jesus in the form in which they are presented.

Justice does not apply only to one’s brother, compatriot, or fellow believer. It applies to every human being without exception.

A person must act justly not out of fear of punishment, but out of conscience.

Every action, every word, and every thought is known to the Almighty.

Jesus never called for the killing of animals as sacrifices to God. He never spoke about hell or eternal torment in fire.

These images were created by servants of religion in order to frighten those who doubted their authority and words.

The true meaning of Jesus’ words is simple:

“Truly, I tell you, you will not come out of there until you have paid the last penny.”

These words refer to responsibility for one’s actions.

Through betrayal, wars, plundering, and deception, energy is taken from other people. Those who live in this way become debtors.

After the Day of Judgment, such debtors will have to repay what they have taken. This repayment may last for many years or even centuries. It will be accompanied by inner suffering, emptiness, and regret.

Those who awaken to the light can change their path.

Those who do not awaken lose their inner spark and turn to dust.

Desire, Marital Fidelity, and Moral Discipline

27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’
28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell.
30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.

The first two sentences come from Jesus. The rest was added later by servants of religion.

A person who has acted wrongly does not need to mutilate his body in order to repent.

If an ignorant man touches a woman with lustful intent, must he cut off his hand after repenting?

If another man looks at a woman with desire, must he gouge out his eye after realizing his mistake?

Such actions are meaningless and sinful. The body is not the source of evil. A person must grow spiritually, not destroy himself physically.

No religious servant is known to have punished himself in such a cruel way.

At the same time, many depraved servants of religion have abused thousands of children. Some religious representatives even form immoral unions.

This shows the hypocrisy of those who preach cruelty toward oneself while practicing moral corruption.

A covetous look stains a pure woman, even if she knows nothing about it.

She is someone’s daughter, wife, or sister — just as your daughter, wife, or sister is.

Therefore, responsibility does not end with simply turning away one’s eyes.

When a girl is dressed in an overly revealing manner, it is not enough to look away. It is better to speak politely and explain that such clothing insults her dignity and her people. It does not attract worthy people, but only lustful attention.

Most of these girls are not to blame. They have been misled and shaped by their upbringing, television, and social environment. They often do not realize how degrading such an appearance is.

Look at women who dress modestly and tastefully.

Their behavior is balanced. From them radiates the strength of proper upbringing, inner discipline, aesthetic sense, ethics, and high moral standards.

The most important component of true beauty is modesty.

People have become so accustomed to depravity that they now consider it normal.

Wake up. This is your world, not the world of a small group of inhumans imposing their so-called “norms.”

If you do not unite in good deeds for the sake of your children’s future, you will remain divided and face even greater misfortunes.

Marriage and Inner Loyalty

31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’
32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

If a husband and a wife have been mistaken about each other, there is no sin in parting.

It is wiser to separate than to continue living together as strangers.

Forced coexistence without love, respect, and understanding leads only to bitterness and inner destruction.

However, when a man leaves his wife simply because she has lost physical attractiveness over the years, he betrays not only her, but also his own soul.

Such behavior reflects inner emptiness and spiritual immaturity.

True unity is built first on the connection of souls.

When people love each other on a spiritual level, physical changes do not destroy their bond, even in old age.

Love the soul in one another, and the body will not become a source of rejection.

Be temperate in all things.

Maintain inner discipline, respect, and dignity, so that you do not become unpleasant even to yourselves.

Truthfulness and Responsibility for One’s Word

33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’
34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God,
35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.
37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.

These words come from Jesus, with the exception of the sentence about the “great King” in Jerusalem.

Jesus’ commandments are always addressed to all humanity, not to the inhabitants of a single city.

They concern universal responsibility for one’s words and actions.

However, servants of religion could not resist the temptation to add something connected to their own city.

By inserting this phrase, they shifted the meaning of the message.

With this addition, they indirectly permitted people to swear by any city except Jerusalem, while elevating Jerusalem above all others.

At the same time, they introduced the expression “the great King of Jerusalem.”

Whom did they mean by this? Did they mean Herod the First, whom they themselves called Herod the Great — the ruler who had many priests of Judea murdered?

Such additions distort the original message and serve earthly power rather than truth.

The essence of these words is simple. A person must be responsible for every word.

No oath can replace honesty.

No sacred formula can compensate for a lack of conscience.

True integrity does not need guarantees, rituals, or solemn declarations. It is expressed in simple and clear speech.

Justice, Self-Defense, and Inner Strength

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’
39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.
41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.

These sentences do not come from Jesus. They resemble the false idea: “Jesus endured patiently, so you should also endure everything.”

Jesus did not endure injustice passively. He confronted inhumanity and exposed those who served it.

Revenge is wrong. This is true. Revenge does not arise from reason, but from anger, wounded pride, and uncontrolled emotions.

However, blind submission is also wrong. A person must be able to defend himself in order not to become vulnerable and exposed to harm.

If someone takes something from you through a legal ruling, give it, as long as it does not deprive you of everything.

But do not give more than necessary, so that you are not left without protection and means of living.

When you force yourself to help others even when it is difficult, you are moving in the right direction. At this stage, the soul is still weak, but it is growing.

By consciously choosing to do good, even against inner resistance, a person gradually develops joy in helping others.

Through this process, compassion becomes natural rather than forced.

This is the path of inner strengthening and spiritual growth.

Love, Compassion, and Human Responsibility

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
47 And if you greet only your brothers, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?
48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. 

These words of Jesus are great and come from conscience.

They do not mean that a person should love an enemy who comes to kill, destroy, and harm innocent people.

You cannot and should not look with love at someone who shoots at you or drops bombs on your children. Such love would be false and destructive.

The true meaning of these words lies elsewhere.

Every enemy has a mother. Like your own mother, she carries the highest feeling on earth — motherly love. A bullet does not strike only the person in front of you. It also strikes the heart of his mother, his father, his wife, his children, and his entire family.

Most soldiers are not born as enemies. They are pressured, misled, and sent to war by those who profit from violence. They do not dream of killing. They dream of peaceful life.

If most people reached the level of love for the mothers of all nations, tyrants and criminals would find it far more difficult to turn countries against each other. War would lose its emotional fuel.

The same principle applies in personal life.

Suppose someone once betrayed you and stole from you. Years later, you meet him again and feel the desire for revenge. But he may no longer be the same person. His soul may have grown. He may sincerely regret his past actions.

Give him the opportunity to return what he has taken and to correct his mistake. If this is no longer possible, try to forgive him when his repentance is genuine.

Forgiveness is not weakness. It is a sign of inner strength and spiritual maturity.

Conclusion

Matthew 5 does not offer easy answers.

It demands inner work, honesty with oneself, and responsibility for every choice.

Its message is not about outward obedience, but about the growth of the soul.

Only through conscience, compassion, and courage can these words become living reality rather than empty formulas.

* The text of the Bible is quoted from the “English Standard Version”. ↑ back