Matthew 5:1-2 -Seeing the multitudes, He went up
Matthew 5:3-12 -Blessed are
Are you of the blessed?
In what we often refer to as the beatitudes, we see descriptions of those who will be blessed. Do these descriptions accurately describe you?
Matthew 5:13 -The salt of the earth
Are you still useful?
If salt is not salty, what good is it? If a Christian is not Christ-like, what good is he?
Matthew 5:14-16 -The light of the world
Matthew 5:17-20 -Christ fulfills the law, be more righteous than Pharisees
Are you shining?
In the darkness, even a small light can be easily seen. Are you, be being more righteous than the Pharisees, sharing that light?
Matthew 5:21-30 -Sin comes from the heart
What’s in your Heart?
We see that sin of different sorts comes from the heart. What is in our hearts? Is it goodness that reflects Christ, or is it sin?
Matthew 5:31-32 -Divorce and adultery
Matthew 5:33-37 -Swearing oaths
Matthew 5:38-48 -Treatment of those who abuse us
How do you treat enemies?
Although it is often easy to treat friends and loved ones well, how do we treat those who abuse us?
Matthew 6:1-4 -Good deeds to be done not for public acclaim
Why do you do good?
Is it so that you will be noticed by other people? Is it done because maybe you’ll get your name and picture in the paper? Or is it done in service to God?
Matthew 6:5-15 -Christ’s model prayer
Matthew 6:16-18 -Fasting for God, not man
How often do you pray?
Do we pray how we should often? Or once per day? Twice per day? Only when in the assembly?
Matthew 6:19-24 -Heaven vs. earth, God vs. mammon
Where are your treasures?
Who are you serving?
Are we serving the things and desires in this world, or are we focused on things eternal?
Matthew 6:25-34 -Worry
Do you unfaithfully worry?
What is your first priority?
Are we so concerned with the things of this world that it causes us to worry? Or are we seeking first the kingdom and His righteousness?
Matthew 7:1-6 -Proper judgment
Are your judgments godly?
We all are to make judgments. Are we making righteous judgments or carnal judgments?
Matthew 7:7-12 -Seeking and asking from God
How often do you knock?
How often do we ask God for what we need? How often do we knock at God’s door, as it were?
Matthew 7:13-14 -The wide and narrow gates
Which road are you on?
We only have two options. Are we on the road leading to eternal life or the road leading to eternal condemnation?
Matthew 7:15-20 -Knowing a person by their fruits
What do your fruits say about you?
If by their fruits you shall know them, then what do we know about you? What do your actions, your fruit, say about your life and righteousness?
Matthew 7:21-23 -Simply saying you know God is not enough
Do you truly serve God?
Just claiming to serve God is not enough. Do you truly strive to do as He says? Or are you simply giving lip service?
Matthew 7:24-27 -The wise and foolish builders
What is your life built on?
If our life is built on the Word, if we do what it says, then we are wise. If not, we are foolish. Is our life built on rock or sand?
Matthew 7:28-29 -Christ taught as one who had authority
Do you heed the one with authority?
Christ has authority. Do you listen to what He says? Do you do as He says? Do you heed the One who can save you?
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