Lesson 2 – Change Your Attitudes

Matthew 5:1-2

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. 


Change Your Attitudes = Blessings

Jesus said: 

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  


4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.  


5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.  


6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.What is Mercy? What is Merciful? 

 Definition of Mercy:  compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. 

Similar Words: Lenience, Grace, Pity, Charity, Clemency

 Micah 6:8 (old testament)

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

 James 2:13 (New Testament) 

…Because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. 

Mercy triumphs over judgement  

Examples of Mercy in action 

• feeding the hungry

• visiting the imprisoned


• burying the dead

• clothing the naked 


• caring for the sick 


• giving shelter to travelers (Hospitality)

• offering drink to thethirsty