THE BEATITUDES IN COLORS

OBJECTS: A Number of Colored Ribbons Illustrating
the Truth of Each Beatitude

This is a lesson for older heads. It illustrates the opening verses in the Sermon on the Mount.

Arrange a number of ribbons upon a cross-piece in the following order. If using ribbons is too costly, cut out strips from cheaper goods of the proper color and use them.

1. Gray. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Gray is the color of humility, and the poor in spirit are God's humble ones.

2. Black. "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." Black is the color of mourning.

3. Violet. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Violet is the color of the meek and lowly.

4. White. "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled." White stands for righteousness.

5. Red. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Red is the color of love, and mercy is the fruit of love.

6. Gold. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Gold stands for heaven, the golden home of God. It is there that we shall see him.

7. Purple. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Purple is the royal color. We are children of the King. We bear the family purple mark.

8. Orange. "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Orange is the color of the setting sun, and stands for the glory of God. We shall see the glory of God's kingdom in heaven.

9. A cluster of ribbons, or one ribbon with colored stripes on it, represents the stripes of the garments which the Prophets wore who were persecuted. "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you, falsely, for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."

As each color is put in its place, enlarge on the teaching of the Beatitude for which it stands. Fasten a little sleigh-bell on the base of each ribbon so they will jingle as did the bells on the skirt of the high priest. So the truths of the Beatitudes are like golden bells sending forth their message of truth to the world.