Christs Sermon Blessed are the unblessed

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Christs SermonBlessed are the unblessed

• Matt 51-10

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Blessed are those who are persecutedbecause of
righteousness...
Is persecution relevant?

• Yes ! Look in other countries

...for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven
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Blessed are those who are persecutedbecause of
righteousness...

• Is persecution relevant?
• Yes ! Look in other countries

• All godly people will be persecuted

...for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven
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Blessed are those who are persecutedbecause of
righteousness...

• Youre blessed when your commitment to God
  provokes persecution. The persecution drives you
  even deeper into Gods kingdom
• Message

...for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven
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Blessed are those who are persecutedbecause of
righteousness...
2 ways to respond to the Christian message

• Reject and persecute
• Accept and convert

...for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven
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Blessed are those who are persecutedbecause of
righteousness...
Persecution is a blessing because

• Opportunity to show loyalty to Christ
• Sharing with the prophets and saints
• Being closer than ever to Christ

...for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven