Jesus' teachings on virtues

There is a long history of encouraging virtues in the Christian tradition and in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew's Gospel chapters 5-7), Jesus  promotes specific virtues

Blessed are the...

• Poor in spirit: those who are oppressed are humble before God and are aware of their own insignificance before God
• Mourning: the state of recognising concern and regret for the current situation of being separated from God; mourning for the state of the world
• Meek: exhibiting a gentle disposition towards others
• Hungry and thirsty for righteousness: seeking justice in a person, spiritual…