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Righteous like a Tree

Righteous like a Tree. Rooted in God. Treasure ★ his Kingdom and Righteousness . Persecuted for righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (5:11-20 ) Poor in Spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (6:19-24 ). Put off − what is not righteous.

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Righteous like a Tree

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  1. Righteous like a Tree Rooted in God

  2. Treasure★his Kingdom and Righteousness • Persecuted for righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (5:11-20) • Poor in Spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (6:19-24)

  3. Put off −what is not righteous • Peacemakers will be called the sons of God 5:21-26 [contempt?] • Mourners will be comforted 6:16-18 [fasting]

  4. Put on +what is more righteous • pure in heart; they will see God 5:27-37 [integrity] • Meek; they will inherit the earth 6:5-15 [prayer]

  5. Live out intentional justice and mercy • Merciful will receive mercy 6:38-47 • Hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied 6:2-4

  6. Grow to be like your Father • Be perfect, mature, complete, like your Father in Heaven 5:48 • Don’t just do religion, be rooted in relationship to your Father 6:1

  7. Treasure >Put off > Put on > Live out...

  8. ★ Growth cycle and roots •  • − • + Spiritual Physical Relational

  9. Physically rooted 6:25-34 • Therefore (since you should and can grow up in God) don’t worry! • God gave you your life and body, he can give you what you need to care for that life and body. • Pagans start with concern about stuff • Children of God start with His Kingdom and righteousness • Challenges are real, but face them from a position of faithfulness

  10. Relationally rooted 7:1-12 • Others are not the problem • Fixing faults (speck inspecting)? • Forcing help (pearl pushing)? • Regularly relate to God first • Ask, Seek, Knock – really pursue God • Do unto others? Relating is about asking, not pushing

  11. Spiritually rooted • Aim for life • Avoid fakes • Acting like you know someone doesn’t mean they know you

  12. ★ BLESSED •  • − • +

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