Blessed are the poor in spirit. God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven!

• Do material goods take on inflated importance?
• Do I make time for prayer daily? Do I teach my children to pray?
• Do I miss Sunday liturgy?
• Am I alert to the needs of others?
• Do I give a portion of my time and treasure back to God?

Blessed are they who mourn. God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort!

• Do I offer my suffering to Christ or do I become self-centered?
• Am I selfish?
• Do I take time to minister to those who suffer more than I?
• Am I concerned with the evils of society?

Blessed are the meek. God blesses those people who are humble. The earth will belong to them.

• Am I tolerant of others?
• Am I slow to anger?
• Do I stand firm in my beliefs without being overbearing or hateful to others?

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness. God blesses those people who want to obey him more than to eat or drink. They will be given what they want.

• Do I feel my time with things that are not important?
• Am I addicted to an endless pursuit of entertainment?
• Do I use alcohol to excess?
• Am I addicted to food, computers, alcohol, pornography, etc?
• Am I obsessed with money or keeping up with the Joneses?

Blessed are the merciful. God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy.

• Do I harbor grudges?
• Do I forgive those who have hurt me?

Blessed are the clean of heart. God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see him.

• Am I faithful to your spouse in thought and deed?
• Do I practice charity, peace, gentleness, respect and politeness?
• Am I critical, cynical and selfish?

Blessed are the peacemakers. God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children.

• Do I listen to or participate in gossip?
• Do I judge others?
• Do I offer kind words to others?
• Do I forgive easily?
• Do I make jokes or participate in comments about different races, socio-economic classes or religions?

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness. God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. God will bless you when people insult you, mistreat you, and tell all kind of evil lies about you because of me. They belong to the kingdom of heaven.

• Do I live my Christian values?
• Do I stand up for justice?
• Do I stand up for equality?
• Do I know enough about my faith to defend it when I am questioned?