This Sunday's reading from Matthew 5:1-12 has always been one of my favorites,
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
People have written volumes about the "Sermon on the Mount", but for me the words stand on their own.
Enjoy God's promises.
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Some will fight the good fight, but they will eventually have to leave or accept apostasy, as did Episcopalians. It started with the ordination of women to the priesthood, and spread from there. When you ignore one scriptural standard, ignoring others becomes easier. The "Church" of England is already endorsing transgenderism, as are formerly Christian organizations here.
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