We conclude our series on the Beatitudes with the last statement, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Religious persecution is definitely still rampant in our world, and while most of us don't experience persecution to that degree, we often experience ill-treatment, marginalization or judgment because of our beliefs or convictions. Here we learn that when we hold steadfast to who we are - when we are truly aligned with righteousness/right thinking - the world may try to persecute us…but the world doesn't hold that power. Only the Kingdom -- the full awareness of Spirit -- holds true power.
