Matthew 5:8 (ESV)

Jesus was clear that the only way to the Father is through Him. But does this verse, from the Sermon on the Mount, also offer hope that the goodness in others—those who may not know Christ—may be given the ultimate reward? A connection with God is essential for our wellbeing, happiness and, ultimately, salvation. Yet perhaps this is also a hint that, most of all, goodness ought to prevail, no matter where it is found.