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Understanding the Beatitudes for Happiness

The Beatitudes describe the attributes of those in the Kingdom of Heaven, including being humble, showing mercy, and having a pure heart. Following the moral law and 10 Commandments allows one to unite with Christ's love and joy. Living according to the Beatitudes requires personal growth and choosing to develop humility, purity, and compassion.

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Understanding the Beatitudes for Happiness

The Beatitudes describe the attributes of those in the Kingdom of Heaven, including being humble, showing mercy, and having a pure heart. Following the moral law and 10 Commandments allows one to unite with Christ's love and joy. Living according to the Beatitudes requires personal growth and choosing to develop humility, purity, and compassion.

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The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:5-6
The Beatitudes Introduction

Meaning and Purpose


• Beatitude means “bliss” or “happiness”
• The Beatitudes respond to the desire for happiness
placed within the human heart by God
• The Beatitudes describe the attributes of the citizens of the
Kingdom of Heaven.

• The most important assessment that we can do as


Christians is the honest evaluation of our relationship with
God.
• Our focus has to remain on what’s truly important in
life, and that is pleasing God and serving Him.
The Beatitudes Introduction

Beatitudes: Perfection
of the moral law
• Following the 10 Commandments provides us
with freedom of sinful disposition and allows
us to follow Jesus.

• The beatitudes help us form our spirit and unite


ourselves with the love and joy found in Christ.
The Beatitudes Introduction

Working Toward True Happiness

Requires
PERSONAL GROWTH
• We must choose to live our lives in
this way.

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