Matthew 5:10

"Happy are those who have been persecuted for justice' sake; for theirs is the realm of upward-vision."  The Greek word that is translated "justice" by the Etymological New Testament is typically rendered "righteousness" in most versions. It is part of a family of words stemming from the same root sense.  In the ENT, the reader can immediately see the connection between nouns (as in the case above) and a verb like "justify" in Romans 5:1.  Placer's concern is with justice. And if we have been persecuted because of our work for justice and a life lived for justice, then ours is, in fact, this realm of upward vision.  The highest vision for our human society is one where justice prevails. Jesus' ministry was often focused on this theme. Whether in personal or social or even spiritual concerns, may our lives reflect this same passion.