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Matthew 5:7 - 12
Blessed are the merciful

Blessed are the pure in heart
Matthew 23:24 - 28
The Pharisees weren't pure in heart
James 4:4, 8
The outward appearance may be pure, but inside...

Living double lives
Jesus doesn't want this.
Purity should stay contstant, regardless the of the circumstances.
Psalm 51
'Create in me a pure heart'

Blessed are the peacemakers
2 Corinthians 5:18 - 21
Peace doesn't come at any price. Jesus doesn't want us to abandon Him or His Word.

Blessed are those who are persecuted
Jesus is talking about the same persecution He faced. This is the persecution we should expect.

The Kingdom of Heaven is referred to in the present tense.

We shouldn't escape from the world, but shine our light in it. Rejoice in your persecution.