Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, forso they persecuted the prophets who were before you.“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works andglorify your Father in heaven.(Matthew 5:11-16)
Matthew 5 . . .take time to read the entire chapter today and dwell upon it. Simple, yet radical words for then and for today! Those poor in spirit.....merciful....pure-hearted....peace-makers....the persecuted hall find peace and happiness in Christ, not this world.
The proud, boastful, arrogant, power-hungry, attention seekers, money grabbers, and stirrers of strife may get what they are seeking, but here on earth only . . . there is no room for such in God's Kingdom!
Big difference . . . . Lord help us to strive to live by Your instructions and not the dictates of this world!
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