≡ Is it possible that Jesus could tell them to repent in chapter 4 and then say they are blessed in chapter 5?

≡ The truth is: You don’t want to follow Christ: you want him to follow you.

≡ Matt 5.38-41 If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second.

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