| The Beatitudes |
Beatitude values |
Beatitudes for today |
| 1. How blessed are the poor in spirit; The kingdom of God is theirs |
Putting trust in god not things |
Blessed are you in poverty: you are not shut in the false world of convention, riches, human society. |
| 2.Blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth as their inheritance |
Humility in all we do; non-violence |
Blessed are you because you are gentle, you refuse violence and aggressiveness. |
| 3. Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted |
Mercy and forgiveness |
Blessed are they who mourn; for mercy and forgiveness have forsaken you |
| 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for uprightness; for they shall have their fill |
Patient suffering and enduring hardships reap their reward |
Blessed are you because you hunger and thirst for justice; your heart beats in rhythm of the heart of Jesus |
| 5.Blessed are the merciful; they shall have mercy shown to them |
Getting involved, helping downtrodden; working for the equality of people |
Blessed are you because you are merciful; you attach your heart to misery; you will receive mercy |
| 6.Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God |
Loving God with one’s, whole heart, whole mind, whole soul |
Blessed are you because your pure in heart; you don’t accept compromises |
| 7. Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be recognised as children of God |
Peacemaking; loving those who are hard to love |
Blessed are you because at all times and every moment you want to be an instrument of peace; seeking reconciliation above all things |
| 8. Blessed are those who are prosecuted in the course of uprightness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven |
Being willing to suffer for the right thing even if abused verbally or physically; accepting the consequences of living a good life. |
Blessed are you have allowed your own conscience to develop; you have accepted persecution; you have not been afraid to proclaim the truth. |
