Holy Living leads to a heavy cross.

Matthew 5:10-13

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Intro- Sermon on the mount

disciples hearing message -

-beatitudes - declarations of blessedness. (8)

-christian character of transformed life

-result

Main QUESTION. are you living a transformed life in Christ? or are you the same old person who just happens to attend church?

Today we will be looking into the implications of living a life dedicate to Christ. And we will also look at the reasons why we are blessed when we are persecuted

FOLLOWING CHRIST WILL NOT MAKE YOUR LIFE EASY.

Result.

everyone who desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

what is persecution? martyr vs made fun of

dioko - to be chased after,

subject to harrassment - righteousness sake.

v11- further explanation of the type of