they are spiritually poor;
the Kingdom of heaven
belongs to them!
"Happy are those who mourn;
God will comfort them!
"Happy are those who are humble;
they will receive what God
has promised!
"Happy are those whose
greatest desire is to do what
God requires;
God will satisfy them fully!
"Happy are those who are
merciful to others:
God will be merciful to them! "Happy are the pure of heart; they will see God! "Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children! "Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
11. "Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted.
Salt and Light
13. "You are like salt for all mankind. But if salt loses its saltiness, there is no way to make it salty again. It has become worthless, so it is thrown out and people trample on it. Go to LODE
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