The Beatitudes

BeatitudeMeaning

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This Beatitude means being humble and not thinking you are better than others

Blessed are the poor in Spirit

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This Beatitude teaches us to comfort those who are sad

Blessed are those who mourn

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This Beatitude is about being kind and forgiving

Blessed are the merciful

Living The Beatitudes

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Helping two friends work out an argument is showing this Beatitude

Blessed are the peacemakers

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Telling the truth and having a clean heart is called? 

Blessed are the pure in heart

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Trying to do the right thing, even when it's hard, is this Beatitude. 

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

True or False

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Showing mercy to others makes God happy

True

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Blessed are the rich in money because it makes you happy

False

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Jesus taught the Beatitudes at the Sermon on the Mount

True

EverydayActions

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You notice a classmate is sad. What Beatitude could you live?

Blessed are those who mourn 

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You forgive someone who hurt your feelings. What Beatitude is this? 

Blessed are the merciful

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You stand up for a friend who is being treated unfairly. What Beatitude is this?

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness