Matthew 5: 1-12

The Beatitudes

The word beatitude means Blessed. This means that if we follow the beatitudes, we will be Blessed or in other words, experience true happiness and love. Jesus’ Beatitudes are guidelines for life that lead us to the happiness of true and lasting friendship with others and God.

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Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes

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Jesus teaches His followers essential Christian traits, such as kindness, forgiveness, and love.

O Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

O Blessed are they who mourn,for they shall be comforted.

O Blessed are the meek,for they shall inherit the earth.

O Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.

O Blessed are the merciful,for they shall obtain mercy.

O Blessed are the pure of heart,for they shall see God.

O Blessed are the peacemakers,for they shall be called children of God.

O Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed!