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.
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