3 The good life belongs to those who are hopeless, because they’ll hit the jackpot as the heavenly regime is established.
4 The good life belongs to those who grieve, because they will be comforted.
5 The good life belongs to the disenfranchised, because they will be in charge.
6 The good life belongs to those who crave for justice and right living, because they will be fed until they are full.
7 The good life belongs to those who show mercy, because they will get what they’ve given.
8 The good life belongs to those who are pure to the core, because that purity will enable them to see God.
9 The good life belongs to those who make peace, because they’ll be recognized as God’s children.
10 The good life belongs to those who are harassed, because they stake their lives on what’s right, for they feel right at home in the heavenly regime.
11 The good life belongs to you when you’re mocked, harassed, and slandered, because you’re aligned with me. 12 Cheer up and let the joy flow, because you’re racking up reward points in your heavenly account. Remember, you’re in the company of the ancient prophets who were also mistreated.
