Acts of Righteousness Done Right Matthew 6:1-18 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Giving 2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the […]

Jesus’ Teaching on the Law Matthew 5:21-48 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, […]

The Surpassing Righteousness of Christ Matthew 5:17-22 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any […]

Adopting God’s Purposes for Your Life Matthew 5:13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a […]

Fundamentals of the Rule of God in our Lives Matthew 4:17 Matthew 5:1-12   Matt 4: 17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 5: 1Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began […]