Sermon On The Mount
Sermon on the Mount
The Sermon on the Mount is the collection of teachings from Jesus given to his disciples and possibly great crowds, according to Matthew 8:1. Jesus went up into the mountains followed by his disciples after seeing great crowds of people. It is not said when the crowds of people came to listen to Jesus’ teachings, but they were there for some amount of time to hear his sermons.
Jesus begins his preaching to his disciples with blessing those who are weaker, poorer, but are pure in their heart and they will find the kingdom of heaven. Jesus then speaks of the value of his people. He compares them to the salt of the earth, and he says that they are the light of the world. He explains that if salt loses its taste there is no …show more content…
One way to view this is as a symbol of purity towards God. To be among God and named as great in his kingdom you must follow all of his commandments and follow his footsteps. If you do not follow his commandments or rules and stray a path away from God, then you will be named less pure. Another way this can be interpreted is that Jesus’ sermon is showing the people a way to guide others into God’s kingdom of heaven. Jesus is showing the disciples and the people that if they are compassionate they will also be called great in his …show more content…
He pronounces that you should “come to terms with your accuser” and find a way to resolve issues before they become larger and irrational. Jesus says this to remind us to love all people and find peace with each other even in times of anger and struggle. The easiest ways to show this compassion is to become close to people and build those relationships.
Another example of how Jesus’ sermon represents compassion and people coming together is in Matthew 5:38 and 42. He says that his people have heard an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, which was part of the conventional wisdom during their time. Jesus later says that this will not solve anything and the best way is to “give to everyone who begs from you and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.” This quote directly relates to how giving to people when they are in need or are hurting will show how compassion can help people in any
The Sermon on the Mount is the collection of teachings from Jesus given to his disciples and possibly great crowds, according to Matthew 8:1. Jesus went up into the mountains followed by his disciples after seeing great crowds of people. It is not said when the crowds of people came to listen to Jesus’ teachings, but they were there for some amount of time to hear his sermons.
Jesus begins his preaching to his disciples with blessing those who are weaker, poorer, but are pure in their heart and they will find the kingdom of heaven. Jesus then speaks of the value of his people. He compares them to the salt of the earth, and he says that they are the light of the world. He explains that if salt loses its taste there is no …show more content…
One way to view this is as a symbol of purity towards God. To be among God and named as great in his kingdom you must follow all of his commandments and follow his footsteps. If you do not follow his commandments or rules and stray a path away from God, then you will be named less pure. Another way this can be interpreted is that Jesus’ sermon is showing the people a way to guide others into God’s kingdom of heaven. Jesus is showing the disciples and the people that if they are compassionate they will also be called great in his …show more content…
He pronounces that you should “come to terms with your accuser” and find a way to resolve issues before they become larger and irrational. Jesus says this to remind us to love all people and find peace with each other even in times of anger and struggle. The easiest ways to show this compassion is to become close to people and build those relationships.
Another example of how Jesus’ sermon represents compassion and people coming together is in Matthew 5:38 and 42. He says that his people have heard an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, which was part of the conventional wisdom during their time. Jesus later says that this will not solve anything and the best way is to “give to everyone who begs from you and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.” This quote directly relates to how giving to people when they are in need or are hurting will show how compassion can help people in any