A Refresher on the Beatitudes: It Seems to Be Necessary
By divalounger
@divalounger (5849)
United States
April 14, 2022 12:12am CST
It seems that kindness, tolerance, and mercy require a refresher from time to time. Here are the beatitudes for those who have forgotten tolerance and mercy.
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Apr 22
It seems that intolerance is like a weed--it springs up everywhere--I am sorry that your country is experiencing intolerance. We are too here in the U.S.--it breaks my heart.
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@popciclecold (35676)
• United States
14 Apr 22
@merrybelle2021 We all could use a refresher course.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Apr 22
@popciclecold I agree! In a world of cruelty, choose kindness.
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@merrybelle2021 (1389)
• Philippines
14 Apr 22
Yes, they are.
"The Beatitudes are sayings attributed to Jesus, and in particular eight blessings recounted by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew... Each is a proverb-like proclamation, without narrative."
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Apr 22
I just see a lot of angry, self-righteous talk that is also often cruel. We need to be kinder to each other.
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@aninditasen (15804)
• Raurkela, India
14 Apr 22
The meek now a days have to suffer. The meek should be taught to protest though silently.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Apr 22
I think the meek are often silent--it kind of goes with the territory.
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@aninditasen (15804)
• Raurkela, India
15 Apr 22
@divalounger Yes, they have their own territory.
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@sharonelton (25473)
• Lichfield, England
14 Apr 22
Yes, they do need a refresher. Thanks for reminding us of the Beatitudes. Have a nice day.
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@sharonelton (25473)
• Lichfield, England
15 Apr 22
@divalounger Good morning and thank you very much. Yes, it is, thank you very much. 
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
15 Apr 22
@sharonelton Take care and enjoy your day.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Apr 22
It is pretty brutal out there right now--so I was thinking this was a good thing
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Apr 22
I agree! We could all use a little kindness and mercy.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
14 Apr 22
Good to see you here. If more people lived by the beatitudes, there would be no conflicts or wars.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
14 Apr 22
I think a lot bout how our actions affect others--I just think it is better to be kind than to be cruel.
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@arunima25 (85950)
• Bangalore, India
14 Apr 22
Lovely poem. Yes, we all need that refresher from time to time. Take care and have a good day 
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