Understanding the True Value of Law PDF

Understanding the True Value of Law November 16, 2024 https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/824862488000675055/ https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/beatitudes Objectives  Doctrine: Understand Beatitudes as profound guidelines of happiness which Jesus revealed to His followers during His...

Understanding the True Value of Law November 16, 2024 https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/824862488000675055/ https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/beatitudes Objectives  Doctrine: Understand Beatitudes as profound guidelines of happiness which Jesus revealed to His followers during His Sermon on the Mount;  Moral: Relate in one’s own life experience the importance or value of obeying the Beatitudes;  Worship: Celebrate the Holy Eucharist as a sign of commitment to continue one’s life in observance of the Beatitudes in gratitude to God's blessings. Want to know the secret to happiness? https://www.catholicfaithstore.com/daily-bread/meaning-beatitudes/ Beatitudes The Key to Happiness  The Beatitudes are eight simply stated, yet profound guidelines Jesus revealed to His followers during His Sermon on the Mount.  Jesus uses the words of The Beatitudes to paint a picture of what the true people of God look like.  Not physically, but morally and spiritually.  The word beatitude is defined as a state of utmost bliss (supreme happiness).  The eight Beatitudes are therefore, the roadmap Jesus gives to us to help us find the utmost bliss in this world. https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/beatitudes https://www.dictionary.com/browse/blessed  blessed  If you say you've been blessed, you feel lucky to have something: health, love, fame, fortune, talent, etc.  https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/blessed The Beatitudes – Mt. 5:3-12 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth. 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  The Beatitudes – Mt. 5:3-12. 6 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the 7. Sons of God. 8. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” https://crosspointchurchblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/matthew-51-16-kingdom-living-the-beatitudes/  Discuss and share with us your understanding on the importance of living- out the Beatitudes in one’s life as a follower of Jesus. Highlight the value or virtue of each Beatitude which we all need to develop as Josenian. https://crosspointchurchblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/matthew-51-16-kingdom-living-the-beatitudes/ Humility is realizing that all our gifts and blessings are given to us by God. Furthermore, when we are humble, we acquire an inner peace that allows us to do the will of God. https://www.dreamstime.com/you-undisputed-king-superdads-blessed-pure-heart-hand-lettering-typographic-vector-art-poster-beatitudes- image100590348  We are to mourn our sins and the sins of others. When we mourn, we open our heavy hearts to the Lord, and in turn He comforts us. https://www.dreamstime.com/you-undisputed-king-superdads-blessed-pure-heart-hand-lettering-typographic-vector-art-poster-beatitudes- image100590348 To be meek means to be have a spirit of gentleness and self-control. https://www.dreamstime.com/you-undisputed-king-superdads-blessed-pure-heart-hand-lettering-typographic-vector-art-poster-beatitudes- image100590348 He’s referring to one’s passion and drive to do God’s will. https://www.dreamstime.com/you-undisputed-king-superdads-blessed-pure-heart-hand-lettering-typographic-vector-art-poster-beatitudes- image100590348 Like the phrase in the Our Father, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us…” those who are merciful to others (treat them with kindness and forgiveness) will be shown mercy. https://www.dreamstime.com/you-undisputed-king-superdads-blessed-pure-heart-hand-lettering-typographic-vector-art-poster-beatitudes- image100590348 St. Augustine explains, “A simple heart is a heart that is pure; and, just as the light which surrounds us cannot be seen except through eyes that are clear, so neither is God seen unless that through which He can be seen is pure.” https://www.dreamstime.com/you-undisputed-king-superdads-blessed-pure-heart-hand-lettering-typographic-vector-art-poster-beatitudes- image100590348 God is the source of peace and He empowers us to be bearers of peace. https://www.dreamstime.com/you-undisputed-king-superdads-blessed-pure-heart-hand-lettering-typographic-vector-art-poster-beatitudes- image100590348 A prime example of those who are persecuted for the sake of what is right are the saints and the martyrs. All of us are called to be saints. And like the saints, when we suffer for Christ and others, the Kingdom of Heaven is our reward. https://www.dreamstime.com/you-undisputed-king-superdads-blessed-pure-heart-hand-lettering-typographic-vector-art-poster-beatitudes- image100590348  happy, how we can be blessed: Jesus who tells us how we can be He tells us that they are people who focus on being poor in spirit and not their own glorification, mourning for those who have lost instead of mocking or making fun of them, or simply being glad that they are not the one who has lost  happy, how we can be blessed: Jesus who tells us how we can be He tells us that they are people who focus on being meek and humble and not self-confident without God or arrogant thinking you are “all that” hunger and thirst for righteousness instead of celebrating in sin or the destruction of others  happy, how we can be blessed: Jesus who tells us how we can be He tells us that they are people who focus on being merciful and showing tender loving kindness instead of punishing for revenge being clean of heart instead of filling one’s life with images and thoughts of sinful acts  happy, how we can be blessed: Jesus who tells us how we can be He tells us that they are people who focus on being a peacemaker instead of planting division, spreading rumors, or being disorderly or disobedient The road to happiness may not be easy, but Jesus gave us the blueprint. All we have to do is follow it! If we can do it, we’ll have the full blessings of the Kingdom of Heaven to look forward to.  https://shortquotes.cc/quotes-by-gandhi-on-happiness/ How will you nourish and sustain the enthusiasm to live- out the message of the Beatitudes? CVGII-C1  Join and actively involve oneself in at least one parish organization or ministry (Community Involvement)  Sothen, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10) Jacob’s Well SEE JUDGE ACT  I am BLESSED because __________ and I commit myself to ___________. Zacchaeus Time https://www.dreamstime.com/illustration-matthew-full-text-beatitudes-beginning-jesus-sermon-mount-individual-blessings- combined-image221957628 The Beatitudes – Mt. 5:3-12 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, ___________________ Blessed are those who mourn, 2. ___________________ 3. Blessed are the meek, _____________________ 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, ______________________ 5. Blessed are the merciful, ______________________ The Beatitudes – Mt. 5:3-12 6. Blessed are the pure in heart, ______________________ 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, _____________________ 8. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, _________________________________ Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________ The Beatitudes – Mt. 5:3-12 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth. 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. The Beatitudes – Mt. 5:3-12 6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the Sons of God. 8. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Purposeful Assignment  Makea personal reflection on each of the Beatitudes.  Submit your reflection to the Aralinks. Are you blessed? Are you happy? Choose to be joyful through the good and the bad, and even when trials come your way. Reflection: https://crosstheology.wordpress.com/the-law-of-love/  Matthew 22:36-40 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”