Matthew 5
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Matthew 5:1
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,
In Matthew 5, Jesus delivers the famous Sermon on the Mount, which contains some of his most well-known teachings. He begins by teaching the Beatitudes, a series of blessings for those who are poor in spirit, mourn, are meek, hunger and thirst for righteousness, are merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, and persecuted for righteousness' sake. Jesus then goes on to teach about being the salt of the earth and the light of the world, emphasizing the importance of living out our faith and being a positive influence in the world. Jesus also addresses various topics in this chapter, including the importance of keeping the commandments, anger and reconciliation, adultery and lust, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and loving our enemies. He challenges his listeners to go beyond the external observance of the law and to have a righteousness that comes from the heart. Jesus concludes this chapter by teaching about prayer, fasting, and laying up treasures in heaven. The Sermon on the Mount is a powerful message that calls believers to a higher standard of living and challenges us to examine our hearts and motives. It teaches us about the character of a true disciple of Christ and the values and principles of the Kingdom of God.
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