"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10
When you take a stand for righteousness sake many times you will experience some form of persecution. Maybe you’ve taken a stand for righteousness at work, in relationships, or even at church. Some folks may slander you, lie about you, and in many instances cut you off completely.
Take heart because Jesus said you will be blessed! Jesus said in the gospel of John that, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you…If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also.”
We must remember not to take things personally. This is not personal things but spiritual things we are dealing with here. So don’t get offended at the person or persons doing the persecuting. Remember, love and pray for them so we may reflect the character of Jesus Christ!
There have been times in my own life where I’ve had to take a stand for righteousness and it didn't seem pleasant at the time but we always end up being blessed for it!
Have a great weekend!
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