The Reality Of Persecution

Real Happiness is a state of being, not a state of having! This final beatitude depicts the following features. It is; An attitude of response and resolve rather than one which initiates and creates which in itself. It is the result of something God has done and the response to something God allows. An enigma to the world Perfectly placed following the beatitude "Blessed are the peace-makers" Affords the Christian the same promise as the first one - theirs is the kingdom of Heaven