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3 days ago · The Beatitudes Explained Simply: Blessed are you when you are persecuted when what you say and do are consistent with what Jesus says and does. But Jesus isn’t done yet…. “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”. Matthew 5:12.
2 days ago · In Matthew 5:9, Jesus announces blessings on peacemakers in the kingdom of God. What is involved in being a peacemaker? What blessings do they receive? In th...
3 days ago · Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9; If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. – Romans 12:18; Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. – 2 Thessalonians 3:16
4 days ago · I believe “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God” (Matt. 5:9). We Orthodox sing that line of The Beatitudes, along with the other lines, during each Divine Liturgy. On war, I generally agree with the former U.S. Congressman, veteran, and presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul.
3 days ago · Sharing examples, he pointed out, “Our Blessed Lord never said, ‘Blessed are the peaceful.’ But he did say, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ Peace must be made. It must be won in a battle. Good Friday was not the day of appeasement. Therefore, Easter was not a day of false peace.”
3 days ago · Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 ...
5 days ago · The Bible has much to say about peace. Here are a few key verses: 1. John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”. 2. Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with ...
