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 8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Presumption of God’s mercy — Despair — Resisting the known truth — Envy at another’s spiritual good — Obstinacy in sin — Final impenitence.

Wilful murder — The sin of Sodom — Oppression of the poor — Defrauding labourers of their wages.

By counsel — By command — By consent — By provocation — By praise or flattery — By concealment — By partaking — By silence — By defence of the ill done.