Blessed Are The Persecuted

Matthew 5:10-12

1. What persecution is not

· Sadly, Christians are very often persecuted not for their Christianity, but for lack of it.

2. The World Rejects a Righteous Life

· John 15:18-20

3. How should we respond?

· 2 Corinthians 4:17
· 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Applications:

· Don’t be in a bubble
· Don’t be like the world
· Live a righteous life