mercy. he blesses those who are pure at heart for they will seek god. god blesses those for peace, so they will be called children of god. god blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. and 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. 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 is light to everyone in the house. in the same way that your good deeds shine out for all to see, that everyone will praise your heavenly father. respectfully, in jesus' name. >> we come to you, heavenly