*Matthew 5:1-16
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus blesses the poor in spirit, the mourning, the meek, those who hunger for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and the persecuted.
- The Beatitudes:
- Jesus begins by pronouncing blessings upon various groups of people, including the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.
- Each beatitude highlights a virtue or attitude that is rewarded by God.
- Salt and Light:
- Jesus uses metaphors to describe the roles of his followers in the world.
- He compares them to salt, emphasizing their ability to bring flavor and preservation to the world.
- He also likens them to light, highlighting their responsibility to shine brightly and illuminate the world’s darkness.
- The purpose of these metaphors is to illustrate the impact believers should have on society, influencing it positively through their actions and attitudes.
NOTE: Jesus teachings on the Sermon on the Mount continues with Days 180-185
5:1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 5:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.