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*Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus' Pocket Guide to Life

Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus' Pocket Guide to Life

 

 

Depend on God

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.  CSB

  1. for Salvation  
    1. I'm saved by God's Mercy not by my works - Luke 18:13-14 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even raise his eyes to heaven but kept striking his chest and saying, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner!' [14] I tell you, this one went down to his house justified rather than the other, because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.  CSB
    2. See also Romans 10:9.
  2. for Everything Else
    1. Seek God's will & help - Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. [6] Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. NLT 
    2. Live by praying about everything - Philippians 4:6 Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  CSB
    3. See also Matthew 6:33, John 15:5.

 

 

Mourn & Repent (Frequently Mourn & Repent Over Sin) 

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.  CSB

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 I now rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance. For you were grieved as God willed, so that you didn't experience any loss from us. [10] For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.  CSB
  2. Mourn so you'll repent and be saved from sin's power today
  3. See also Prov 28:13, James 4:7-10, 1 John 1:9

 

 

Serve Others (Consider Others More Important by Serving Them)

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth.  CSB

  1. Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.  CSB 
  2. See also Ephesians 4:2, Matthew 7:12.

 

 

Hunger to Obey More

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.  CSB

  1. The goal and how to achieve it - Joshua 1:8 meditate on [God’s word] day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.  NIV 
  2. We Jesus expects us to Obey All -
  3. See also Matthew 6:33, Matthew 4:4 (best sign), John 4:34, 1 Peter 4:2 (live for God's Will) -- James 1:22,25 (blessed)

 

 

Kind, Compassionate & Forgiving 

Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  CSB

  1. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.  CSB

 

 

Sinless Desire & Thought Life

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.  CSB

Psalm 19:14 May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, … NET 

 

 

Live in Peace with Everyone 

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.  CSB

Romans 12:18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.  NLT 

 

 

Rejoice in Persecution 

Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.  CSB

Matthew 5:12 Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. CSB 

 

 

 


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