Feb 20 2008
Journal Entry 7 – The values of Jesus
1. Define the term “beatitude.”
The term “beatitude” were a sermont on the Mount. Jesus describes the inhabitants
of heaven, and how each person will be blessed. Their were 9 beatitudes in all. They
all are like Blessed are those who are…………., they will……. etc.
2. Explain the purpose of the Beatitudes.
The purpose of the beatitudes is similar to that of the Ten Commandments except
they are not laws. The Beatitudes is a guide for Christians so they can reach heaven
if the Ten Commandments are a bit hard.
3. Select one beatitude and describe how inspiring people of faith put into
practice the teachings of Jesus. Use an example to support your answer.
Beatitude No. 7 – Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children
of God. A significant person is William Wilberforce. Willberforce worked hard for
the abolition of slaves in England. He is the reason slave trade was arradicated from
England and is therefore a child of God.

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