- True disciples of Jesus genuinely love people.
“What this beatitude means is that those who are truly God’s children, and as such are objects of his mercy, will themselves be merciful and will receive mercy in the end. Showing mercy is evidence that we have received mercy.” —Kent Hughes
“Mercy comes from mercy. Our mercy to each other comes from God’s mercy to us. … You get the power to show mercy from the real feeling in your heart that you owe everything you are and have to sheer divine mercy.” —John Piper
“To be pure in heart, we must draw near to God (Jas. 4:8) and purge every idol from our hearts that would usurp God from his rightful kingship in our lives.” —Daniel Akin
“Jesus’ logic is not difficult to follow. God is described in Scripture as the God of peace (Rom. 16:20). As such, he has made peace for us through Christ; he has reconciled us to himself (2 Cor. 5:19-21). Making peace is part of God’s gracious character. Those who have become members of his family will share in his family likeness. His sons will be peacemakers.” —Sinclair Ferguson
- True disciples of Jesus will be persecuted for following Jesus.