Beatitudes Quotes

For some reason, the most vocal Christians among us never mention the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). But, often with tears in their eyes, the demand that the Ten Commandments be posted in public buildings. And of course, that's Moses, not Jesus. I haven't heard one of them demand that the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, be posted anywhere."Blessed are the merciful" in a courtroom? "Blessed are the peacemakers" in the Pentagon? Give me a break!

Mrs. Lynde says, 'Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.

Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.

Blessed are the meek, for to them we shall say "attaboy".

Blessed are the forgetful, for they get the better even of their blunders.

When we think of all the beatitudes in life, our heart shall be merry.

The Beatitudes correspond to the Decalogue, with blessings in lieu of the forbidden.

Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends,for it is one of God's best gifts.

Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.