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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.