“11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:11-12) Blessed […]
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“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” –Matthew 5:10 Persecution as a blessing is odd! Jesus seems to speak to the disciples in the last two beatitudes when He blesses those who are persecuted and those who suffer for His sake. […]
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons and daughters of God.” –Matthew 5:9 “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” –Romans 12:18 The world seems in short supply of peace. Is it our job to do something or someone else? Someone […]
Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. I’m asking myself what this sixth beatitude means, to be pure of heart and to “see” God. A key element of purity for me is to be transparent. Another is to be honest, especially with myself. My […]
God’s purpose for each of us is that we should open and be healed from our sense of separation and isolation from God and ourselves and each other! We are told in Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 that compassion for human frailties (our own and others’) is the way to be […]
