Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [4] Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. [5] Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. [6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. [7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. [8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. [9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. [10] Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 5:3-12 KJV
Looking at the Beatitudes, it is easy to think that that the coming Kingdom coming is very weak. This is a total abandonment of the principle of establishing a Kingdom by warfare according to men. Yet these principles are your authority, your wisdom and your understanding. Internalize them. These are the principles that will destroy the Kingdom of this world. The persecution is great against the church because its ideals are totally against the ideals of this world, but the Power it commands is mighty.
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