Religion Flashcards
Beatitudes are compared to
Common sense and popular wisdom
The beatitudes of Jesus are different because
They directed us along paths where we would not normally expect to find happiness
The blessings or happiness we will find in living these beatitudes is found
Here on earth or an internal life with God in heaven
The common link between the 10 Commandments and the beatitudes is both
On the path to the kingdom of heaven
Poor in spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Mourn
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted
Meek
Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth
Hunger and thirst for righteousness
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be satisfied
Merciful
Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy
Pure in heart
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God
Persecuted for righteousness sake
Fixing injustice
What it means to be a beatitude person
To be at beatitude person is to follow all the beatitudes and have a beautiful attitude
A Christian perspective on being with others
God has given each one of us the freedom and responsibility to shape our own relationships