Sermon On The Mount

The “Sermon on the Mount” is Jesus’s sermon giving advice to people on a mountain, similar to the story of Moses bringing down the ten commandments from God. In his sermon, he describes the characteristics of people who are blessed as God children and who received God’s earth. He describes people who will be blessed because of the compassion and loving natures. Humans are described as the salt and the light of the world. Salt because they are of the earth, but also light because they “shine in the presence of others” and perform good deeds of God. Jesus says he is following the law and prophets and that others should too. He goes on to describe anger and adultery in terms of intention. One may not kill a person, but having the intention and
He then says not to swear on God or use heaven for oaths. Instead, respond with direct answers. Violence is also gone against; one is supposed to try to love their enemy and turn the other cheek. People are to love as liberally as God loves his people. Charity is also seen as only being charity when done anonymously without intentions of improving one’s own ego. He talks against hypocrisy and praying simply without seeking attention. Worship is not for attention-seeking in general. A person also has to choose between God and wealth, since he cannot have both. He makes a point of saying that one shouldn’t worry too much about the future, and focus on the present task of seeking God’s will. In verse 7, Jesus tells people not to judge others when they can’t even judge themselves. He reminds people that if you ask, you will receive from God. One of the most famous sayings also appears as treating others the way you want to be treated. The road to salvation is not the easy road that anyone can take. However, just following Jesus blindly won’t get someone into heaven; they must follow the will of God and build upon his words to reach