Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. —Matthew 5:10
It seems I keep getting drawn back to this verse probably to stay my focus on for righteousness' sake. I recall being fairly gobsmacked when I realized for righteousness' sake is the core of the message. That led to my discovery that I needed to find within myself what righteousness means to me.
The dictionary definition is all about being morally good, honest and pure. Morally being the key word which truth to tell is a turn-off to me.
I've finally satisfied myself on the meaning of righteousness, i.e., to choose to live by my own Golden Rule; i.e., try not to be as nasty as you want to be. That is righteous to me. Nothing else has stayed my mouth when it was all set to go off, all rigid, righteous and right, a tendency I judge harshly in others.
This I know from experience...I cannot do that by self-will...I need God's help even with my best intentions.
I believe this is the road to higher consciousness...which cannot be adequately described, planned for, or faked. It is of God, visited upon us...or not...God's will, God's way.
Thank you.
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