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Blessed are the Persecuted
Individual TopicsSteve Gregg
In his talk, Steve Gregg discusses the final Beatitude - "blessed are the persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven". He explains that being blessed does not necessarily equate to feeling happy, but rather being enviable, fortunate, and happy for a good reason. Persecution for righteousness sake refers to standing up for what is right in the eyes of God, even if it means making oneself publicly outspoken about it or simply refusing to participate in sinful activities. Gregg emphasizes the importance for Christians to be prepared to suffer for the sake of Christ and not be afraid to pray for boldness to stand firm in the face of persecution.
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