If They’re Coming for You, You’re Probably on the Right Path: The Eighth Beatitude

In this episode of the Beatitudes Series, Inés Franklin teaches on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:10–12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

This final Beatitude reveals that following Jesus faithfully will come with opposition. Persecution is not random—it is often the result of living in alignment with God’s truth in a world that resists it.

Inés unpacks how this kind of opposition can show up in everyday life, from relational tension to cultural pushback, and why it serves as a marker of true discipleship. She also explores how Jesus invites us to respond—not with fear or defeat, but with joy rooted in an eternal perspective.

As believers, we are not called to seek persecution, but to remain faithful when it comes. Through this process, God refines our faith, strengthens our endurance, and deepens our dependence on him.

This teaching will help you see persecution not as a setback, but as part of your formation—growing you into a disciple who reflects Christ with greater boldness, resilience, and hope.