True or False; The Ten Commandments was given by God to Moses. False; the Beatitudes do not replace anything.

How are the Beatitudes different from the Ten Commandments?

The Ten Commandments are basically instructions. They were given to Moses to guide God's people closer to him. The Beatitudes are in the Book of Matthew in the Bible. They tell what people should be more like and were said in a speech given by Jesus.

What is the main purpose of the Beatitudes?

At first glance, the main purpose of the Beatitudes seems to be to offer various consolations to the downtrodden. But while Jesus does this, he also propounds a stern standard of judgment and offers strict guidance for good behavior for those who find themselves in a position of privilege.