Peace and Love
2007-01-28 01:20:40 · 10 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the beatitudes are the sermons of Jesus in the Mount of Olives.
they're the standard of Christian living.
2007-01-28 01:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are at least four ways to understand the Beatitudes: (1) They are a code of ethics for the disciples and a standard of conduct for all believers. (2) They contrast Kingdom values (what is eternal) with worldly values (what is temporary). (3) They contrast the superficial “faith” of the Pharisees with the real faith that Christ demands. (4) They show how the Old Testament expectations will be fulfilled in the new Kingdom. These Beatitudes are not multiple choice—pick what you like and leave the rest. They must be taken as a whole. They describe what we should be like as Christ’s followers.
Each Beatitude tells how to be blessed by God. Blessed means more than happiness. It implies the fortunate or enviable state of those who are in God’s Kingdom. The Beatitudes don’t promise laughter, pleasure, or earthly prosperity. Being “blessed” by God means the experience of hope and joy, independent of outward circumstances. To find hope and joy, the deepest form of happiness, follow Jesus no matter what the cost.
With Jesus’ announcement that the Kingdom was near (4:17), people were naturally asking, “How do I qualify to be in God’s Kingdom?” Jesus said that God’s Kingdom is organized differently from worldly kingdoms. In the Kingdom of Heaven, wealth and power and authority are unimportant. Kingdom people seek different blessings and benefits, and they have different attitudes. Are your attitudes a carbon copy of the world’s selfishness, pride, and lust for power, or do they reflect the humility and self-sacrifice of Jesus, your king?
Jesus said to rejoice when we’re persecuted for our faith. Persecution can be good because (1) it takes our eyes off earthly rewards, (2) it strips away superficial belief, (3) it strengthens the faith of those who endure, and (4) our attitude through it serves as an example to others who follow. We can be comforted knowing that God’s greatest prophets were persecuted (Elijah, Jeremiah, Daniel). The fact that we are being persecuted proves that we have been faithful; faithless people would be unnoticed. In the future God will reward the faithful by receiving them into his eternal Kingdom, where there is no more persecution.
2007-01-28 09:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by djm749 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 'Beatitude's actually a combination of two words. Beat and attitude. The Beat word originally given to the group of youths from the 1960s. Beatniks,or the beat generation. The characterization of such can be viewed on an old TV program called Dobie Gillis. The 'Beatnik' characterized there is named Maynard. Now for the second part. Attitude. The attitude of 'Beatniks' was slovenly,lay-about,do nothing but protest their lot in life,but offer no answers to their dilemma. Hence the word 'BEATITUDE' became a common descriptive term for these people. "LINK"
2007-01-28 10:47:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sweet Willy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are a series of saying of Jesus and part of the sermon on the mount
in a way they show a progression of spiritual growth" first, a person realizes their need in the first as they hunger and thirst for righteousness with a promise they will be filled... they all have a condition of a person and a seemingly unlikely promise...
Second, they move from the realization of need to spiritual fruit in the life of the believer: blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth OR blessed are the peacemakers for they shall become children of God
They end with the world (or at least some of the world) not necessariy liking and persecuting the changed believer. Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you and say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is you reward in heaven.
Although today we sometimes hear we should work for no reward... Jesus held out rewards .. and in the book of Hebrews it even claims He who pleased God must believe GOd is a rewarder of those who diligently seek HIm, the beatitudes no exception each has an associated promise (or reward if you prefer)
2007-01-28 09:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Beatitudes are the basic foundation for the personal attitude and conduct of a Christian. The rest of the sermon on the mount (which contains the beatitudes) is an explanation of those basic principles. If my understanding is off, perhaps one of my Christian bros.&sisses can correct me. Hope that helps.
2007-01-28 09:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 5:1-12
I feel that they are somewhat overused and not often actually looked besides a happy warm feeling kind of verse. However, I do think they are beautiful. They are promises from Jesus to all his followers that any pain or hurt endured or obedience will not go unnoticed. All we do for Him and the furtherment of His Kingdom is noticed. This is joy of all children to be noticed by their parents and loved, delighted in, and to have them be proud of us. It is the same with our Heavenly Father. They are a call of hope, relief, and utter love. To think that us who were and are sinners are not only acknowledged by God but loved and that our actions may in any way please Him!
2007-01-28 09:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by WhitworthChick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Beatitudes are a summery of Jesus' teachings. Understand them, and you understand what Jesus (and God) is all about.
It times of struggle, I read them, and I am inspired to continue on.
Some of what is contained in The Beatitudes:
4 Blessed [are] those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
6 Blessed [are] those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed [are] the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
9 Blessed [are] the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
peace
2007-01-28 09:30:07 · answer #7 · answered by Colin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it basically what is given to those who keep the "faith" in the Lord, no matter what the circumstance, and the rewards are given to those in all walks of life, no matter your race, age or social status.
2007-01-28 09:33:40 · answer #8 · answered by polgara922 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try an Internet search, sorry but I don't know. Not Catholic.
2007-01-28 09:26:19 · answer #9 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're about as important to me as the names of santa's reindeer... no actually less.
2007-01-28 09:24:43 · answer #10 · answered by einzelgaenger08 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋