... after He sat down, His diciples came to Him.
Matthew 5:1
The gospel of the kingdom’s foundational truth has had an impact for two thousand years on all who read and hear it. At least five reasons come to mind as to why Jesus’ greatest of Sermons is so important.
First, the Sermon demonstrates the necessity of the new birth. In order for us to recognize our sin, Jesus made a fuller, clearer presentation of the law, followed by His offer of salvation.
Second, the Sermon points all listeners to their dependence on Christ’s enabling power to meet God’s standards.
Third, Jesus’ message gives us the Father’s pattern for true happiness and peace. It provides the real pathway to the believer’s sanctification.
Fourth, the principles in the Sermon on the Mount are some of the greatest scriptural resources for evangelism. If you as a Christian personify these truths, your life will attract others to the Lord.
Fifth, the life that is obedient to the Sermon’s teachings is the only one that truly pleases God. This is the highest, noblest objective of the christian life.
Be not far from me, O Lord, this day; and through all its hours may I be found doing those things which are well pleasing in Thy sight. Amen.
Taken from Grace for Today |
