THE BEATITUDES

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT

• People who are economically poor can be rich in other ways , in happiness, gratitude, and a generous spirit
• Don’t hunt for money all your life.
• Center your life around God, and help others through him.

BLESSED ARE THEY WHO MOURN

• You should care about others, and mourn for them.
• You should love everybody, and when they suffer, help them through it.
• When we care, it gives other people confidence in themselves, it can heal them spiritually.

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK

• Being meek is being gentle and humble.
• Don’t be mean, bossy, or push, it drives friends away.
• Your attitude affects others around you.
• You should never give pain to one another

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness

Seek for truth in what you do, and what happens around you. Want righteousness in the world, for not everything is fair. Look out for justice, it might just make the world a safer place.

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL

• The merciful forgive as Jesus did.
• We must have a heart for others and be willing to forgive them for any wrongdoings.
• If Jesus could forgive us, then we can forgive others. Don’t hold a grudge if they apologize sincerely.

BLESSED ARE THE CLEAN OF HEART

• Center your life around God.
• Always think about him in whatever you do, for he is most important.
• Your decisions should all be influenced by God, for he will help you when you need it.

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

• There is not complete peace everywhere, so you can bring that peace.
• Do not start fights, or just walk away when one does start.
• Try to bring peace in this violent world, like Jesus did.