2009-10-02T14:20:59-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/reward+in+heaven/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205:11-12&version=NIV 2009-10-02T14:20:59-05:00 Christians are told to expect abuse and persecution for their faith. When they are persecuted, they are not to respond in kind, but should be patient and gracious, knowing that God will reward them for the suffering they experience in His name.