Jesus concludes His sermon with a fourth call to action, this time focusing on the foundation upon which one builds. Those who hear His words and do not apply them are those who remain on the broad way, while those who hear His word and do them are followers of The Way.

Jesus makes one of His most shocking claims in the Sermon on the Mount regarding tares who believe they are saved but are not. Jesus calls His true followers to live lives of holiness and to repent of their sin. Tares, however, love their sin and are deemed workers of lawlessness.

The narrow way is an unpopular way that many false teachers will try to get you off, and Jesus reminds us to critically think through a teachers life, doctrine, and congregation. Wolves are all around us, but Jesus' way is clear and is found in His Word

Jesus sums up His teaching on the Sermon on the Mount with the Golden Rule. As Disciples we are called to enter through the narrow gate (Jesus) and then walk in the way of Jesus (The Golden Rule).

John seeks to give the Church assurance of salvation through three important points: obedience, love, and the process of spiritual growth.

In Psalm 28, David gives us a picture of the believer pleading for God's mercy, petitioning for God's perfect justice, and praising Him for His strength. If we believe in and call on God, he will save us now and for eternity.

After hearing Jesus' high standards for His disciples in the Sermon on the Mount, the only question the believers are left with is, "How can I meet these standards?" Here, Jesus provides the key to discipleship: persistent prayer. We can only meet these standards in Christ with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus teaches His disciples not to Judge. Specifically, He teaches that we are not to usurp God's authority in judgment. Nevertheless, He also instructs how Christians are to properly judge other Christians and also how to discern in our judgment of non-believers.

Jesus commands His disciples to not be anxious three times in this passage, and provides His disciples the key to overcoming anxiety. Anxiety is a sin of infirmity or weakness that requires absolute dependence upon God's grace and mercy, recognizing His providential care in every area of life.

Jesus moves from discussing secret acts of religious piety to a further discussion of heavenly reward. For His disciples, He calls us to store our treasures in heaven and not on earth.