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.
   3. Questions to Ask
2. For Everything Else
   1. Seek God's will & help - Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; [6] in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.  NIV
   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.
   4. Questions to Ask
      1. If we are not asking God for help who does that show we are depending on?

Mourn & Repent Over Sin (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 yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.  NIV
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

Consider Others More Important by Serving Them (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. [4] Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. [5] Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, [6] who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited. [7] Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of humanity. And when he had come as a man,  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. What nourished Jesus  John 4:34
3. We Jesus expects us to Obey All - Luke 17:10
4. 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)

Be 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.  NIV
2. Matt 7:12

Pure & Devout Thought Life

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

1. Pure in Heart: "There can be two ideas connected to this. One is of inner moral purity as opposed to the image of purity or ceremonial purity. The other idea is of a single, undivided heart – those who are utterly sincere and not divided in their devotion and commitment to God." Guizik
2. Pure Thought Life: Psalm 19:14 May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, … NET 
3. Devout Thought Life:
   1. Matthew 6:24 No one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.  CSB
   2. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.  CSB

Reconcile with Others 

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

Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift on the altar, and there you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, [24] leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.  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