The Beatitudes
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
“And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
The Beatitudes
Jesus stood upon the mountain and spoke to the multitudes.
He would say words that would influence their attitudes.
These words were called the beatitudes.
He spoke to the men and their wives.
The beatitudes were words that would influence their lives.
The way to salvation Jesus did preach.
The way of the Lord, he did teach.
Jesus spoke the beatitudes for all to hear.
He taught them that only God should they fear.
For those who wanted to escape condemnation on judgment day,
Listening to the beatitudes was the way.