Jesus’ virtues - VT

How many virtues did Jesus teach and promote?

8

What are these virtues called?

The Beatitudes

What are the virtues considered?

Blessed

Where can the virtues be found?

Matthew’s gospel

What is meant by the virtue ‘poor in spirit’?

Understanding of poverty in relation to a whole person - physical, mental and spiritual

What is an example of ‘poor in spirit’?

Slaves

What is meant by the virtue ‘mourning’?

Recognising concern and regret for the current situation of being seperated from God and the state of the world

What is an example of ‘mourning’?

Widows

What is meant by the virtue ‘Meek’?

Description of discipline and self control and showing a gentle disposition to others

What is an example of ‘Meek’?

Kindness to others

What is meant by the virtue ‘Hungry and thirsty for righteousness’?

Desire for virtuous outcome of justice in relation to the kingdom of God and it is understood as depicting virtue of seeking righteousness or justice in personal and spiritual sense

What is an example of ‘Hungry and thirsty for righteousness’?

Ghandi

What s meant by the virtue ‘Mercy’?

Encouraged to display mercy towards others, not because of reward of God’s mercy but virtuous disposition in itself

What is an example of ‘Mercy’?

Donating money to charity

What is meant by the virtue of ‘Pure in heart’?

Sincerity of a characters will and determines correct choices and decisions without selfish drives

What is an example of ‘Pure in heart’?

The Buddha

What is meant by the virtue ‘Peacemakers’?

Traditionally the role of Messiah, follow suit and work for peace in the world of conflict and to truly appreciate the nature of God’s kingdom

What is an example of ‘Peacemakers’?

Jesus

What is meant by the virtue ‘Persecuted for the sake of righteousness’?

Displays willingness to suffer religious and moral principles and underlying determination to survive and stand up for what is right despite obstacles

What is an example of ‘Persecuted for the sake of righteousness’?

Martin Luther King Jr