Sermon On the Net

 

 

SEEK

 

 

Matthew 7: Jesus tells the disciples not to judge because they too will be judged by the same standards they used, verse 1-2, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with measure you use, it will be measured to you.” And do not try to teach people who are obviously not interested in the Good News of salvation. This is more then a judgment, it is plain common sense. He tells them to ask for their needs and they will be granted. The prerequisite here is that we must first seek and then it will be given to us. In everything He wants them to do to others the same as they would want done to themselves.

 

Jesus explains how much easier the road to destruction is as compared to righteousness. This is the reason relatively few find salvation. They must be constantly on the lookout for false teachers. They may look and act the part but they will not be real, verse 15; “Watch out for false prophets. They will come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.” He explains they will be able to recognize them by their fruit. There will be many who will proclaim a god but it will not be the Lord himself; they will be false prophets or teachers.

 

People who hear the words of the Lord and put them into practice will be strong in faith, whereas those who hear and not listen will be weak and without faith. The people were amazed at the authoritative teaching of Jesus. He didn’t need to rely on or quote the sayings of other teachers or rabbi’s as they would all do.

 

Aside from the rules and practices Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount it is my opinion that the sermon can be summed up in two thoughts; the first is faith in and worship of the Lord; and the second is to treat others as you would want to be treated. The result would be a utopian world or as I would rather phrase it, it would be Heaven on earth.

 

My friends if you do not know Jesus as your Savior; please take a moment and ask Him to come into your heart. Ask Him to forgive you of your sins and accept what He did on the cross for you by paying for your sins. He will grant you your wish, believe me; and you will have eternal life. I pray for you all daily for blessings and salvation.