1. When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on the side of a mountain and sat down.Jesus' disciples gathered around him,
2. and he taught them:
3. God blesses those peoplewho depend only on him.They belong to the kingdomof heaven!
4. God blesses those peoplewho grieve.They will find comfort!
5. God blesses those peoplewho are humble.The earth will belongto them!
6. God blesses those peoplewho want to obey himmore than to eat or drink.They will be givenwhat they want!
7. God blesses those peoplewho are merciful.They will be treatedwith mercy!