The Beatitudes - 2

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Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart,
 for they will see God.
Psalm 17:15
As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face;
 when I awake,  I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.

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Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers,
 for they will be called children of God.
Romans 8:14
For those who are led by the Spirit of God  are the children of God.

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Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
 for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.  “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”

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Matthew 5:11
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Psalm 9:2
I will be glad and rejoice  in you;
 I will sing the praises  of your name,  O Most High.

Isaiah 51:7
“Hear me, you who know what is right,
 you people who have taken my instruction to heart:
 Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals
 or be terrified by their insults.

[Message No: 7594]