The Beatitudes Part 4
Jesus teaches that being persecuted, mocked, or falsely accused can be part of faithfully following Him—not because believers seek conflict, but because living for righteousness and for Jesus’ sake will sometimes collide with the values of the world. The sermon emphasizes that the blessing Jesus promises is not tied to suffering in general, but to suffering that comes from obedience to Christ, and that this kind of opposition places believers in “good company” with the prophets and faithful Christians throughout history.
Pastor Jeff urges the church toward wholehearted allegiance—refusing to…
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