PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:10

(KJV) Matthew 5:10

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

People who follow Christ and live according to the principles of God’s Word will face opposition and rejection.

1. Those who uphold God’s standards of truth, justice and purity, refusing to follow and walk in the ungodly lifestyles of society (Revelation 2; Revelation 3:1-4, 14-22), will be unpopular. They will receive criticism and opposition from the world (Matthew 10:22; 24:9; John 15:19) and at times from those within the church (Acts 20:28-31; 2 Corinthians 11:3-15; 2 Timothy 1:15; 3:8-14; 4:16). The Bible teaches that this is a time to rejoice (Matthew 5:12) because God reserves a special blessing for those who suffer for His sake (2 Corinthians 1:5; 2 Timothy 2:12; 1 Peter 1:7; 4:13). 
2. Individual Christians and churches that lose these qualities will become spiritually “lukewarm” (unconcerned, unresponsive, lazy; Revelation 3:15-16), a condition that suppresses or destroys the activity and power of the Holy Spirit. Without the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, churches will completely lose their effectiveness and will be rejected and “thrown out” by God. 
3. As a result, these Christians who are not seasoned with salt will be “trampled by men,” which means they will end up giving in to the ways and values of an ungodly society. Taking this path will bring destruction in the end (Deuteronomy 28:13, 43, 48; Judges 2:20-22).

• NIV Bible
• King James Bible
• www. biblegateway.com
• www.biblestudytools.com
• Map Pencils
• College Ruled Spiral Notebook
• Ballpoint Pens
• Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

1. THE PEACEMAKERS / MATTHEW 5:9
2. THE PURE IN HEART / MATTHEW 5:8
3. THE MERCIFUL / MATTHEW 5:7
4. HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:6
5. THE MEEK / MATTHEW 5:5
6. THOSE WHO MOURN / MATTHEW 5:4
7. BLESSED POOR IN SPIRIT / MATTHEW 5:3
8. SERMON ON THE MONT / MATTHEW 5-7
9. THE KINGDOM AND HEALING / MATTHEW 4:23
10. FISHERS OF MEN / MATTHEW 4:19
11. IT IS WRITTEN / MATTHEW 4:6
12. FASTING FORTY DAYS / MATTHEW 4:2
13. JESUS … TEMPTED / MATTHEW 4:1-11
14. THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17
15. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
16. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
17. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
18. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
19. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
20. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
21. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
22. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
23. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
24. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
25. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
26. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
27. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
28. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
29. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
30. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
31. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
32. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
33. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
34. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
35. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
36. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
37. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
38. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
39. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
40. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

• Etsy
• Facebook
• Google
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Pinterest
• X
• YouTube

Summary

Article Name

PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS / MATTHEW 5:10

Description

People who follow Christ and live according to the principles of God’s Word will face opposition and rejection.

Author

Margarita Crews

Publisher Name

Guided By Grace

Publisher Logo