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Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Jesus compares those who follow Him to salt, a mineral composed...
Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 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 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. In response to terrorist attacks in Paris a few years ago, protestors looted and burned more than forty-five churches, homes, and Christian property in...
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Peacemakers. Just saying the word has a soothing effect. Peace means: Living in a state of harmony Freedom from disorder Ending strife and dissension Uncontrolled by distraction...
Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Heart: The headquarters of our person What we think — our mind and intellect What we feel — our emotions and desires What we do — our decisions and deeds The heart describes the whole person Pure: Free...
Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Many things move our emotions. The abortion of an unborn child. Children dying from curable diseases. Sex-trafficking. Starving people. Genocide. Christians being persecuted. These things, and many...