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“Blessed Are Those Who Have Been Persecuted”: Persecution and Being “In Christ”
Persecution is a natural part of the Christian life. Because we are in Christ and He is in us, those who oppose Him will resist us.
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Persecution and Privilege
The apostles rejoiced “that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name.” The world teaches us to consider ourselves privileged, honored, and worthy when we receive rewards. In God’s kingdom, we show ourselves to be worthy of rewards when we are willing to suffer for Christ’s sake.
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Blessed are the Persecuted… Even Now
Jesus ended the Beatitudes with a “double-blessing” for the persecuted. Is our faith strong enough to withstand attack?
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Divine Discipline and the Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness
As we begin Holy Week, let us fix our eyes on Jesus and learn from His example. God uses hardship to teach us.
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Peacemakers, Love, and Forgiveness
Christians become peacemakers simply by living out their faith everyday with the people around us, especially those who may be difficult to love.
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