A Study of the Sermon on the Mount ~ Matthew 5-7

Salt, Light, City on a Hill ~ Matthew 5:13-16

Salt: Today: Bad

        Jesus' Time - Perservative

        Our Mission- Keep the world                             from rotting away

Light: Jesus' Time: Dispels                                            darkness 

          Our Mission: Shine our light                so that God can dispel                    the darkness

City on a Hill: Jesus' Time: Always                     active/draws attention

                     Our Mission: Always                      draw people to Jesus

Has our salt lost its saltiness?

Has our light been hidden from all to see?

• We are called to be salt, light and a city on a hill.  we need to evaluate ourselves/church body to see where we need to be.

A Study of the Sermon on the Mount ~ Matthew 5-7

Using the Beatitudes to reshape our "me" attitude - Matthew 5:1-12

5. Compassionate  Mercy (v 7) 

Showing compassion to someone in need, poor, sick, lost a loved one.

Matthew 25: 34-40

6. Integrity (v 8) Who we are when we are alone or no one is looking.

7. Striving for Harmony (v 9)  It's in not peace at all cost.  It's peace through a relationship with Christ.  The peacemaker is the one who shares Christ with others.

8. Willingness to face persecution

(v 10-12)  1 Peter 4:12-16

What if I don't hav these attitudes?

1. Realize the need for change.
2. Ask the Lord for help and strength.
3. Seek those who will hold you  accountable.
4. If you fail, don't quit!