Directions: Read each Beatitudes and translate it in your own words.(Explain the meaning of each) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
(people who are poor but rich in spirit.)
Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth.
Blessed are those whº hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy,
Unit 1
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

The literal interpretation is “gentle,” but the Greek offers a much deeper meaning. The picture that this word conjures up is to have great power to do harm, but choosing to suffer insult upon yourself rather than using your power to cause injury.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Be satisfied with what you have. Share the good things we have with others because God wants us to.) #2 Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Comfort those who are suffering.

Explanation:

according to romans 13: 1-7, 1st peter 2: 12-14, and 1 timothy 2: 1-4, christians as citizens have specific responsibilities to a nation that gives liberties to its people. christians are obliged to live as good citizens by submitting to the human government. honor, or respect, is due to men in the high governmental station. a christian should reflect such respect not to gain some favor but because it is god’s will. peter 2: 14 notes that the purpose of the human government is to promote peace and justice in society. to submit to human government, peter includes three elements; obedience, respect, and good deeds.