The last lesson in a series of eight. On the heels of the peacemakers are the persecuted. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake... persecution comes because peace finds its roots in righteousness and purity. As the man Jesus was clothed with a crown of thorns and then a robe of purple so likewise should we bear persecution and suffering now in order to bear the glory then... a robe distinguishing us as a part of His kingdom.