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Matthew 5:4, 6, 8-9, 11-13

Matthew 5:4 NLT

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:6 NLT

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.

Matthew 5:8-9 NLT

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:11-13 NLT

“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way. “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.