Jamey Nettles | The sixth chapter of the sermon on the mount finishes with two distinct, yet closely connected sections. First, Jesus addresses the heart of the one who places his or her trust in the treasure of this world (Matt 6:19-24)—whatever we value most is what our heart will follow.

Jamey Nettles | The next section of the sermon begins with a very clear statement of purpose: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” (Matt 6:1)

Jamey Nettles | The next section of the sermon begins with a very clear statement of purpose: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” (Matt 6:1)

Jamey Nettles | The next section of the sermon begins with a very clear statement of purpose: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” (Matt 6:1)

Joel McCarty | In these verses we now confront some of the most difficult, and perhaps most controversial, of all Christ’s teachings. We can summarize the teaching of this section in this way, “Love your enemies even and especially when they don’t deserve it.”

Joel McCarty | In these verses we now confront some of the most difficult, and perhaps most controversial, of all Christ’s teachings. We can summarize the teaching of this section in this way, “Love your enemies even and especially when they don’t deserve it.”

Joel McCarty | In these verses we now confront some of the most difficult, and perhaps most controversial, of all Christ’s teachings. We can summarize the teaching of this section in this way, “Love your enemies even and especially when they don’t deserve it.”

Dave Baker | Jesus continues his discourse on what citizens of the Kingdom of God look like. Moving from the Beatitudes, he now utilizes two of the most recognized illustrations of his followers: “salt of the earth” (13) and “light of the world” (14).

Dave Baker | Jesus continues his discourse on what citizens of the Kingdom of God look like. Moving from the Beatitudes, he now utilizes two of the most recognized illustrations of his followers: “salt of the earth” (13) and “light of the world” (14).

Dave Baker | Jesus continues his discourse on what citizens of the Kingdom of God look like. Moving from the Beatitudes, he now utilizes two of the most recognized illustrations of his followers: “salt of the earth” (13) and “light of the world” (14).