The Ordination Charge in summary.

Food for our spiritual growth. (1570; see also "The Sermon on the Mount," Matthew 5-7)

    At its commencement we find the so-called beatitudes, among them "Blessed are those who mourn." Viewed out of proper context, this may seem strange. Essentially it divides us into two classes, those who feel sympathy with people in distress, sickness, trouble--and feel impelled to minister to them. And there are those who simply walk away.

• Blessed are the humble.
• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
• Blessed are the meek
• Blessed are the pure in heart
• Blessed are those who mourn.
• Blessed are the merciful.
• Blessed are the peacemakers.
• Blessed are those who are persecuted for their righteousness.
• Blessed are you when all manner of evil is falsely bestowed upon you.
• You are the light of world.
• Let you light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
• You are my ambassadors. Put your trust in the Father whose messengers you are.
• Do not forcibly resist injustice.
• Be willing to suffer injustice for my sake.
• In kindness, minister to all in distress and in need.
• If your neighbor smites you, turn the other cheek.
• Love your enemies.
• Do good to those who hate you.
• Bless those who curse you.
• Pray for those who despitefully use you.
• Whatsoever you believe I would do to men, do you also to them.
• You are commissioned to save men, not to judge them.
• Make not the mistake of plucking a splinter from your brother's eye when you have a larger one in your own.
• Discern the truth clearly; live the righteous life fearlessly.
• If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the pit.
• If you would guide others into the kingdom, you must yourselves walk in the clear light of living truth.

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