Q475
What is the Lord’s eighth precept of blessedness?
Those who would be blessed must be ready to endure persecution for righteousness’ sake, without betraying it. This readiness is not for the few: “all those who desire to lead godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2Ti 3:12); “but even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘Do not fear what they fear, and do not be troubled’” (1Pe 3:14).
