I have heard the Beatitudes numerous times, but always considered them as having to do with different groups of people. The fact that they apply to steps in a Christian’s life is something I had not thought of or heard of. In Momentum, Colin S. Smith shows how starting with the first Beatitude and building on that helps you get passed the sin that is holding you back.

Using the illustration of a set of rings where you start with the first one and move from there, Smith shows how you have to start with the first Beatitude and use that as a foundation to move to the next one. Instead of approaching things in a haphazard way, we need to take time to do it right. We should not try to put time limits on each step, but prayerfully seek God’s guidance.

Each Beatitude is covered in depth and clearly, and Smith does a great job of relating what each one means to us in our Christian walk. Momentum is encouraging, easy to understand, and enjoyable to read. Passages from the rest of the New Testament and from the Old Testament are used to support and further show what God says about these aspects.

No matter where you are in your walk with God, but especially if you are wondering why you aren’t doing as good as you think you should be, this book can help you.

I received a free copy of this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for this honest review.

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Though the main illustration is of a set of rings, he used another one that piqued my interest more, and gave me an idea for a graphic that shows it. Click to see a larger version.