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Dignity and the Beatitudes

Embracing the identity of a child of God and the path to happiness that Jesus opens up.

Estimated time: 10 min
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Live according to what you have received.

The Christian moral life begins with a gift: through Christ, we are made children of God and receive the Holy Spirit. Good choices are a grateful response to grace, not a way to buy God's love.

Key point

The dignity of a Christian calls for a life in accordance with the Gospel, in which freedom grows as we choose what is true and good.

Happiness in the way of Jesus

The Beatitudes reverse many standards of success: those who are poor in spirit, meek, compassionate, peacemakers, and steadfast in doing good are called blessed. They paint a portrait of Jesus and guide us toward the Kingdom of Heaven.

Scripture

Suggested reading: Matthew 5:1-12. Choose one Beatitude and observe how it is manifested in the life of Jesus.

Reflection

Am I measuring happiness by possessions, recognition, or by my ability to love and live rightly before God?

Practice

Choose one Beatitude as your guiding principle for the week and record a specific choice each day that aligns with that Beatitude.

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