Reverend Stephen Spanjer"To What End?"Matthew 5:10-12 ESVTo what end are you living? What are you trying to achieve? All of our fleshly trophies and accomplishments will turn to dust and shame before the face of God. Are you willing to show others Christ? Everyone is on a mission. All of our actions are working on changing the world around us. What version of the world are you working on trying to bring about? Many people have false confidence in their virtuous deeds, but all will be put to shame if the "end" is wrong, for whatever is not done in faith is sin. Conversely, everything matters when done in faith: parenting, use of money, sports--all things matter when done with mission in mind. Matthew 5:10-12English Standard Version10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.