APRIL 30, James 1:22

Do you simply read about the Beatitudes and have knowledge of it (like the Pharisees), or do you actually practise what God’s Word tells us? Living out the Beatitudes every day can seem very difficult unless we:

• study the Bible consistently
• pray constantly for God to help us understand what He is trying to teach us
• listen to God’s will and direction for us

Remember that the Beatitudes do not describe the requirements for getting into the Kingdom of Heaven, (i.e. do this and you will get in), but rather the characteristics of someone who is already on his way to Heaven, as he has true righteousness and therefore enjoys the blessings that come with true righteousness.

Let’s refresh our memory on the Beatitudes that we have spent the month learning about. Complete the Beatitudes by filling in the blanks:

1. __________ are the __________ in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of __________.
2. Blessed are they that __________: for they shall be __________.
3. Blessed are the __________: for they shall __________ the earth.
4. Blessed are they that __________ and __________ after __________ for they shall be __________.
5. __________ are the __________: for they shall __________ __________.
6. __________ are the __________ in heart: for they shall __________ __________.
7. Blessed are the __________: for they shall be __________ the __________ of __________
8. __________ are they which are __________ for __________ sake: for theirs is the __________ of __________.

Thought: Be doers of the word, not just hearers of God’s Word.

Prayer: Father in Heaven, please help me practise what You have taught us in the Beatitudes every day of my life. Forgive me of my sins, especially when I fail to act according to Your Word and will for me. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.