The Beatitudes
What
are the Beatitudes and why?
Supreme
Blessedness.
The
spirit of love and humility.
They
are encouragement and rewards to live life the correct way.
Matthew 5;3-11
He
said;
3
“Blessed
are the poor in spirit,
for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4
Blessed
are those who mourn,
for
they will be comforted.
5
Blessed
are the meek,
for
they will inherit the earth.
6
Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for
they will be filled.
7
Blessed
are the merciful,
for
they will be shown mercy.
8
Blessed
are the pure in heart,
for
they will see God.
9
Blessed
are the peacemakers,
for
they will be called children of God.
10
Blessed
are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people
insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because
of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in
heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
timothy skon, Chaplain
serving others, guided by Jesus
8/8/16