How to Be Happy...Understanding the Be-Attitudes

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How to Be Happy:  Understanding the Be-Attitudes
Matthew 5:10-12

I.  The Reality  (v. 11a)

II  The ---Reason----  (v. 11b)

III.  The ----Response---

How do I handle harassment when I am persecuted for my faith?

1.  Recognize the ---source---.

2.  Refuse to ---retaliate----.

3.  Respond ---positively---.

4.  ----Rejoice--- over it.  (v. 12)

5.  Remember my ---reward---

6.  Remain ---faithful---.

IV.  Conclusion

Three questions:

1.  What is your faith COSTING you?

2.  At what cost would you stay faithful to Christ?

3.  How many know you are a Christian?