FRUITS O F THE BEAT I T UDES TM
The ATTITUDES of Jesus that produce the CHARACTER of Jesus
AT TRIBUTE (You) AC TION (Others) AT TITUDE (Jesus)
PURE IN HEART > > > LOVE PERSECUTED > > > PATIENCE PEACEMAKER > > > FAITHFULNESS
Desire to be blameless 1 Bear no grudge; Love sacrificially Don’t fight against evil; Turn other cheek 4 Don’t act hastily; Have controlled restraint Resolve conflicts; Reconcile adversaries 7 God will work everything out for good
Be free of selfish intentions 1 Others’ needs are greater than your own Hardship stimulates resolve, support 4 Be steadfast in difficult circumstances Jesus reconciled you to God 7 Imitate God’s faithfulness to you to others
Singleness of focus to please God 1 Love God with all your heart, mind, soul God will strengthen you in your trials 4 Don’t give up; You will reap in due season Help people get right with God 7 God blesses the faithful servant
Develop a right spirit 11 Lay down your life for your friends Don’t be surprised by confrontations 14 Slow to anger quiets contention Unite the divided, promote understanding 17 Have a strong sense of duty
Be transparent with no hidden motives 11 Do good to your enemies God will rescue you in your trials 14 God was patient with you; Do so to others Fix the problem, not the blame 17 Show your faith by your works
Accept God’s refining fire/pruning 11 Develop a selfless love Godliness generates antagonism, reaction 14 God will reward you for enduring/doing right Resolve problems with God’s truth 17 You walk by faith, not by sight
Keep your thoughts/desires pure 21 Love covers all offenses Trials test, strengthen, mature your faith 24 Endurance produces character, hope Faithfully bring forth justice 27 Rely upon God for your moral convictions
Keep your promises; Have integrity 21 Love your neighbor as yourself Don’t compromise Biblical principles 24 Steadfastness produces strong faith Desire to live in peace with everyone 27 Be trustworthy, loyal, and dependable
Seek God with your whole heart 21 Love is the highest goal to have for your life Be bold for Jesus; Don’t be ashamed 24 Don’t avenge yourself; God will handle it Peace is the presence of righteousness 27 Imitate Jesus’ faithfulness (the Cross)
POOR IN SPIRIT > > > JOY MERCIFUL > > > KINDNESS MEEKNESS > > > GENTLENESS
Become a humble person 2 Be glad for your salvation/deliverance God’s mercy withholds just punishment 5 Do good to your enemies; Forgive Forego your rights to benefit others 8 Think of others better than yourself
Have a contrite heart 2 A joyful heart is good medicine Make allowances for others’ faults 5 Benefits others, as well as yourself Have a tender heart and a tough skin 8 Not weak; Strength under control
Recognize you are helpless spiritually 2 God will give you more grace Not getting something bad you do deserve 5 Getting something good you don’t deserve Get rid of all filthy wickedness 8 Be clear about the holiness of God
Be grieved about your sins/condition 12 God has plans for your welfare Forgive others as God forgave you 15 God will repay you for your generosity Righteous anger; Tender without surrender 18 Correct others with easiness
Free yourself of self-righteousness 12 Deliverance from your enemies Do good to those in need 15 It’s more blessed to give than receive Be slow to speak, quick to listen 18 A soft answer turns away wrath
Be aware of my unworthiness/inadequacies 12 See God work in your struggles/hardships Mercy helps heal wounds 15 Have benevolent, tender concern for all Bear no grudges; Don’t defend yourself 18 Gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses
Cry out for God’s mercy 22 God will wipe away your tears Mercy triumphs over judgement 25 Soften the harshness around you Give preference to others; Be gracious 28 Don’t be divisive; Accept correction
Rid yourself of pride 22 Knowing you are saved from Hell Be genuinely compassionate to others 25 Lend, expecting nothing in return Don’t cave in on your convictions 28 Have a quiet, peaceable spirit
Recognize your spiritual poverty 22 The Holy Spirit will be your counselor Be a “Good Samaritan” 25 Evidence of the Holy Spirit working in you Show perfect courtesy toward all people 28 Free of malice and a condescending spirit
MOURNING > > > PEACE RIGHTEOUSNESS > > > GOODNESS INSULTED > > > SELF - CONTROL
Grieve over my sins 3 Not an enemy of God Being right with God; Free from sin’s power 6 Your good works demonstrate your faith Don’t be shocked; Develops your character 9 Seek God’s wisdom for how to react
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Crying releases emotional burdens 3 God heals the brokenhearted Desire to be blameless; Speak thoughtfully 6 Goodness is virtue and holiness in action Never pay back evil with more evil 9 React to stressful situations slowly
God promises life in your afflictions 3 Don’t be anxious; God will provide Diligently avoid sinning 6 Hold fast to what is good Entrust yourself to God, Who judges justly 9 Relinquish your will to the Holy Spirit
Repent of your sins 13 Be at peace with God Have a hunger to know God 16 Diligently seeking to do good receives favor Refuse to retaliate; God will repay 19 Frees you from a guilty conscience
Pain may be about my issues 13 Be content with what you have Help deliver others from oppression 16 Alleviate suffering and mitigate wrongs Suffering for Jesus has great spiritual value 19 The body is a good servant but bad master
Godly grief produces repentance 13 God will comfort you in your trials Humbly seek God’s continual presence 16 God’s goodness is expressed through you God will give you joy during afflictions 19 Control your focus; Master your feelings
When you share your grief, it is halved 23 Jesus’ yoke is easy, burden is light Desire to please God; Do His will 26 Develop a pure and virtuous character God uses this to fashion you for His Kingdom 29 Practice self-denial, self-sacrifice
Comfort those who need comfort 23 Desire to live at peace with everyone Desire holiness more than indulgence 26 Look for ways to benefit others Greater the insults, the greater the rewards 29 Gain control by surrendering control to God
Mourning will be wiped away 23 Keep your mind stayed on God Totally surrender to Jesus’ Lordship 26 Yielding to the Spirit produces goodness Focus on Heaven and eternal blessings 29 Gives you liberty to live God’s plans for you
The key to the fruitful life is to remain in the “true vine” ( John 15:5). Stay God’s goal for the Christian is to conform us into the likeness of Jesus—in our “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows
connected to Jesus (being diligent in studying your Bible) and be ‘aware’ of character, conversations, and conduct—such that when we meet someone bountifully will also reap bountifully” [2 Corinthians 9:6]. It’s been said that if
the Spirit working in your life. Those who abide will “produce much fruit”—a they sense that they have experienced the love of Jesus! [Dates:10, 20, 30 ]. you “Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an action and you reap a
life that will glorify God, and one that He will be ‘happy’ with and bless you habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap
for. [Dates:10, 20, 30 ]. a destiny.” That would be eternity in Heaven with God! [Dates:10, 20, 30 ].
BEATITUDE > > > FRUIT
