Matthew 5:9-15

Illustration of Matthew 5:10-12 NLT -- [Jesus continued:] "God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way."

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:11-12 -- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they perse

Illustration of Matthew 5:14-16 NLT -- [Jesus continued:] "You are the light of the world — like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."

Illustration of Matthew 5:14-16 -- [Jesus said] "You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

Illustration of Matthew 5:13 -- "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

Illustration of Matthew 5:9 -- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Illustration of Matthew 5:10 -- Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:11 -- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Inspirational e-card: Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Inspirational e-card: Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:13 -- "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

Illustration of Matthew 5:14 -- You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Illustration of Matthew 5:14 -- You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.