what it means to be a follower (disciple) of Jesus. Matthew 5:3–12 describes the outcomes Christ seeks for those who choose to spend their lives following Him. He frames them as “blessed” or traits that have the blessing of God. People who follow Jesus will become more humble, kind, compassionate, focused on the good, sad about the suffering in the world around them, intent on social justice and active as peacemakers wherever they are. Consequently, they will also be pressured and reviled by all