2 You are the light of the world – like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see.

3 Don’t hide your light under a cover! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all.

4 In the same way, everyone should know you by your acts of mercy, compassion and kindness.  By doing this, they will recognize God in your life.

(from Matthew 5:13-16)

* Those who live their lives as described in Chapter 1

2 Happy are those who express remorse for they will be comforted.

3 Happy are those who are in control of their thoughts and actions for they will inherit the earth.

4 Happy are those who are hungry and thirsty for justice for they will be satisfied.

5 Happy are those who are merciful, compassionate and kind for they will receive mercy, compassion and kindness.

6 Happy are those whose hearts are free from evil motivations for they shall fulfill the purpose of God.

7 Happy are those who work for peace for they shall be called the representatives of God.

(from Matthew 5:3-9)

* According to Luke 20:21, Jesus stated that the kingdom of heaven is within us.