Persecution: To pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender.

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Persecution: To pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Matthew 5:10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Living out the beatitudes ensures that we will be persecuted

2 Timothy 3:12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

We will not be persecuted if people do not discover we are Christians

1 Peter 4:12-19 (MSG)

James 1:2-4 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.