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Matthew 5 - Be Happy and Fortunate
Matthew 5 - Be Happy and Fortunate
Today, I'm delving deep into Matthew 5, a critical Bible chapter often cited for the Beatitudes. This chapter lays out the framework for our conduct as Christians, presenting a direct counter-narrative to the approach taken by the Pharisees and Scribes of Jesus' time. Jesus, in his sermon, instructs us to be 'salt' and 'light,' valuable and radiant, not to hide these qualities but to share them with the world.
In this chapter, Jesus also discusses anger, lust, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and love for one's enemies. He emphasizes that sin is not just about our actions but also our intentions and thoughts. He counters the Pharisees' tendency to find loopholes in the law, reminding us that the law is not about technicalities but the state of our hearts. If we harbor anger or lust in our hearts, we are as guilty as if we committed murder or adultery.
Jesus' teachings on divorce and oaths underline the importance of commitment and truthfulness. He warns against divorce, stating that divorcing one's spouse can lead them into sin. On oaths, he advises us to let our 'yes' mean 'yes' and our 'no' mean 'no' - we need to be honest and straightforward without swearing oaths. He also encourages us to turn the other cheek, give generously, and love our enemies, reflecting God's generous and forgiving nature.
The chapter ends with a call for us to strive for perfection, as our Heavenly Father is perfect. Indeed, it's a tall order, and the Pharisees' attempt to skirt the law will not help us achieve this. However, as we strive to live righteously, we can be confident in God's grace, knowing that our salvation ultimately comes through Him.
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By Jill McKinleyMatthew 5 - Be Happy and Fortunate
Today, I'm delving deep into Matthew 5, a critical Bible chapter often cited for the Beatitudes. This chapter lays out the framework for our conduct as Christians, presenting a direct counter-narrative to the approach taken by the Pharisees and Scribes of Jesus' time. Jesus, in his sermon, instructs us to be 'salt' and 'light,' valuable and radiant, not to hide these qualities but to share them with the world.
In this chapter, Jesus also discusses anger, lust, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and love for one's enemies. He emphasizes that sin is not just about our actions but also our intentions and thoughts. He counters the Pharisees' tendency to find loopholes in the law, reminding us that the law is not about technicalities but the state of our hearts. If we harbor anger or lust in our hearts, we are as guilty as if we committed murder or adultery.
Jesus' teachings on divorce and oaths underline the importance of commitment and truthfulness. He warns against divorce, stating that divorcing one's spouse can lead them into sin. On oaths, he advises us to let our 'yes' mean 'yes' and our 'no' mean 'no' - we need to be honest and straightforward without swearing oaths. He also encourages us to turn the other cheek, give generously, and love our enemies, reflecting God's generous and forgiving nature.
The chapter ends with a call for us to strive for perfection, as our Heavenly Father is perfect. Indeed, it's a tall order, and the Pharisees' attempt to skirt the law will not help us achieve this. However, as we strive to live righteously, we can be confident in God's grace, knowing that our salvation ultimately comes through Him.
https://thebibleinsmallsteps.com/matthew-5-be-happy/
Download blank templates, schedules here:
https://schmern2.notion.site/schmern2/The-Bible-in-Small-Steps-b99ab90118b3433bab73c488ef44d4d1
Jill’s Links
https://affiliate.notion.so/NorthwoodsJill
https://affiliate.notion.so/NorthwoodsAI
https://www.youtube.com/@smallstepswithgodpodcast
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smallstepspod
https://twitter.com/SmallStepsPod
Email the podcast at [email protected]
“Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.”