These are the beatitudes:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“
This means that those who need God’s help to live like he wants them to has a part of God’s people and in his kingdom.
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.“
This means those grieving or who are sorry for their sins will be comforted by jesus and he forgives those who confess their sins.
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. “
These are those who are humble, and who do good in God's name and they will be part of God's kingdom on earth.
“Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Those who do good in the world and strive for righteousness will get the good they deserve in the world.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.”
This means that those who show mercy and goodness to others will get mercy and kindness back.
“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.”
Those who love God and want to make him happy more than anything will see the power of God and will be part of God's kingdom.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
Those who try to make peace and stand up for the weak will be like jesus the son of God.
“Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
This means that those who stand for what God says is right and get hurt of made fun of will go to heaven.
If everyone followed the beatitudes we would have much happier and humble lives. People would stand up for the weak, prayer for others or for forgiveness of their own sins, and follow the word of god. But people can't have that life if we don't follow the beatitudes. In order live the life of the beatitudes we must be kind and humble to others, then we will get kindness and mercy back. We have to continue listen to the poor and helping them. We have to strive to share our love and goodness with everyone around us and try to heal our broken community and world. That's how we’ll live following the beatitudes and be a part of the kingdom of god. The only thing that we have to give up is everything that stands between us and our relationship with god and following what he says is right. God says the beatitudes are right. I spent a day following the beatitudes and felt good inside. It was just a normal day following them but i just a little more time and effort in doing them. The hardest thing was remembering to do something that i would normally just do my own thing. For example i stood up for freinds, forvgave someone and let go of the gruge, and i also donated. And i just felt good on the inside that day and didnt have any regrets that day. So we can all follow the beatitues but only if we make an effort for it.
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