Mat 5:10 | MHM | STEP | v. 10–12 : Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:10 ). Jesus says that even those who suffer for doing right are blessed, because they share in God’s kingdom. He encourages his disciples not to be discouraged by insults, lies, or persecution, but to rejoice, because their reward in heaven will be great. Others before them, like the prophets, also suffered for following God (Matthew 5:11-12 ). In summary, Jesus teaches that true happiness and blessing come from a humble, repentant, merciful, and pure heart that seeks God and his ways, even when it brings difficulty. Those who have these qualities are truly happy in God’s eyes, and they receive his promises

‏ Matthew 5:10

v. 10–12: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:10 ^a). Jesus says that even those who suffer for doing right are blessed, because they share in God’s kingdom. He encourages his disciples not to be discouraged by insults, lies, or persecution, but to rejoice, because their reward in heaven will be great. Others before them, like the prophets, also suffered for following God (Matthew 5:11-12 ^b).

In summary, Jesus teaches that true happiness and blessing come from a humble, repentant, merciful, and pure heart that seeks God and his ways, even when it brings difficulty. Those who have these qualities are truly happy in God’s eyes, and they receive his promises—now and forever.