Peacemakers & persecuted

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The final beatitudes describe believers as peacemakers and persecuted. Those who call God Father should be those with peace on the inside, bringing and creating peace with those around them. Conversely, people around us may not be at peace with, precisely because we accurately portray Christ to them

20 Jul English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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