A LOOK AT THE SAVIOR'S MIND Matthew Five Matthew chapter five is part of that section of Scripture known as the "Sermon on the Mount." This is the longest continuous sermon from Jesus that is in our Bible. The Sermon on the Mount deals with practical things concerning every day living. We learn fr... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' TEACHINGS ABOUT BLESSEDNESS MATTHEW 5:1-12:_ "And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying." (Matthew 5:1-2) Jesus used a mountain as a pulpit for this great sermon. His teaching was si... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' TEACHING ABOUT INFLUENCE AND LAW MATTHEW 5:13-20:_ Those that exhibit the characteristics of the beatitudes become the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Those with humble and pure hearts can change their world in a positive way for God. Those that hunger for righteousness and sho... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' TEACHING ABOUT MURDER, ADULTERY AND SWEARING MATTHEW 5:21-37:_ In Matthew 5:21-26 we learn that the thought of hatred produces the act of murder. Therefore, the thought is the act in the heart. Right actions grow out of right thinking. Attitudes can be just as wrong as actions. (Matthew 5:27... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS' TEACHINGS ABOUT RETALIATION AND LOVE MATTHEW 5:38-48:_ Having the right attitude will cause us to go the second mile. (Matthew 5:38-42) Do anything and everything within your power to show the world what Christ is like. Go the second mile. Right attitudes will cause love for enemies. (Matthe... [ Continue Reading ]