David Bass: Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted

The Beatitudes | Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted What does it mean to be blessed when following Jesus costs us something? In the final Beatitude, Jesus makes a surprising promise: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness.” In a world that often values comfort, approval, and acceptance, Jesus teaches that living for His Kingdom may bring opposition—but it also reveals…