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SERMON ON THE MOUNT

 

 

Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount does not present the way of salvation, but the way of righteous living for members of God’s family. It was a message of ‘repent’ for the Jews of that day and also an elaboration of the law. It is a detailed description of the righteousness of God and is applicable to us today.

 

Verses 1-12 express God’s attitude towards truly Godly people, with blessings upon those who are seeking righteousness and are being persecuted for His sake. We are like a light on a hill and should portray a Godly life as best we can, if we don’t our testimony will be worthless. No one covers a light that is to be used to open people’s hearts and minds. We are to glorify God.

 

In verse 17 Jesus says: “Do not think I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” His point is that every letter of the Old Testament is vital and will be fulfilled. We are not to commit murder. And not be angry with our brother, if we are we should do everything possible for a reconciliation. We are not to commit adultery nor divorce our spouses except in the case of adultery. We are not to make oaths, instead a simple yes or no should suffice. We should strive to be peace makers, in lieu of always retaliating in the same way people might act against us. We should also strive to love everyone, even our enemies and pray for them. Let us remember that God is in control of all things. Lastly we should strive to live our lives as Godly as we can.

 

The Sermon on the Mount should be read and studied by every child of God. Here is where we can learn to live in a manner worthy of being a child of God. Here we can learn what we should be to exemplify our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. If you have yet to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, I pray you would take a moment and ask Jesus to come into your heart. There is only one name under Heaven whereby we can be saved and Jesus is it. Acts 4:12 says, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” God bless you all and your loved ones as well.