Matthew 5:11-16; 7:21-29

1. The Father rewards His faithful followers.

Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

John Stott, “Jesus is not talking about a feeling. What God thinks of you and what on that account they are, blessed.”

2. Start with me, and end with Jesus.

Dallas Willard, “The main thing God gets out of your life is who you become, not your achievement.”

3. Holiness is progress not perfection.

4. It is the application of our faith that brings power.