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 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
-“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[1] of God.
+“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
 </color> (Matthew 5, 5-10)
+Jesus is giving holiness an expression. He is doing so by his words and preaching.
+But he is also doing so by his life, by all what he is and does. He is called the
+Holy One in the biblical books. The claim of the New Testament is that Jesus was
+holy throughout his life. He was meek. He thirsted for righteousness - not only
+for him but for all humans. He was merciful. He was pure in heart. He was a
+peacemaker: his death brings peace with God to all, who believe. He was persecuted
+for righteousness. His is the kingdom of heaven.
+It is an exciting thing to explore the dignity of humans, and the holiness of
+Jesus. They are linked to each other, since the dignity of each and every human
+comes from the creator, who made and is making each of us. Since he wants us,
+since he put his love and character into our life, we receive a dignity far beyond
+the physical and mental material which constitutes our body and soul.
 (Roland Potthast)