Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

• Admit they need God and other people

• Admit they are wrong

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

• Being sympathetic for your friends and unfortunate events in the world

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth

• Not using physical, emotional, or verbal violence to get your way

• Having the confidence to not push others around

• Being kind and gentle

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

• Being aware of what you don’t know

• Sticking up for people that are not being treated fairly

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy

Forgiving the people who have messed up

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God

• being honest

• sticking with your friends no matter what

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons and daughters of God.

• Help solve conflict and patch things up

• Not choosing the situation with violence or the situation that will lead to violence

Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

• doing what is right even if it makes you unpopular

• Sticking with your friends even if they are unpopular