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The Sermon on the Mount: Attitudes for Blessings

Discover the Biblical teachings on humility, meekness, mercy, purity of heart, and more from Matthew 5:1-12. Embrace the virtues that lead to God's blessings in this insightful guide.

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The Sermon on the Mount: Attitudes for Blessings

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  1. Matt. 5:1-12

  2. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) I. “BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT (v. 3)” A. Man’s View: “Blessed are the strong, the wise, the intelligent, the rich… for the world is theirs!” B. Bible View: 1. God hates arrogance (Pr. 6:16-17f,). 2. Pride deceives (Pr. 30:11-14). 3. God rewards humility (2 Kings 5:1, 9-14; Jer. 9:23-24).

  3. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) II. “BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN (v. 4)” A. Man’s View: “Emphasize the positive, eliminate the negative! Don’t make me feel bad! Don’t judge me at all!” B. Bible View: 1. If you love sin, God condemns you (2 Th. 2:11-12; Lk. 6:25b)! 2. We should weep over sin (Js. 4:8-10; 1 Cor. 5:1-4f). 3. God will comfort (Mt. 5:4; Lk. 6:21b; Acts 3:19; Rev. 21:3-4).

  4. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) III. “BLESSED ARE THE MEEK (v. 5)” A. Man’s View: 1. “Meekness is weakness! Assert yourself! If you’ve got it, flaunt it!” 2. “Inherit the earth!” (Premillenialism) B. Bible View: 1. Meekness – Strength under control. 2. Judicious warnings (1 Cor. 4:21). 3. Control of tongue (Js. 3:3-4ff, 13). 4. Not physical earth (Rev. 20:11; 21:2)

  5. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) IV. “BLESSED ARE THEY THAT HUNGER (v. 6)” A. Man’s View: “Hunger for success, popularity, money, power & influence!” B. Bible View: 1. Warns (Lk. 6:25a; Mk. 10:23-27). 2. Proper view & use (1 Tim. 6:6ff, 17-19). 3. Do we earnestly look for Heaven (2 Pet. 3:12-13)?

  6. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) V. “BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL (v. 7)” A. Man’s View: No Mercy! Mercy on friends, not enemies! Mercy means overlook my sins! B. Bible View: 1. Mercy – sympathy & help for needy. 2. Do unto others… (Lk. 6:31-38). 3. Good Samaritan (Lk. 10:25-37). 4. Yet, it is not blind (2 Thess. 3:10). 5. Merciful receive mercy (Js. 2:12-13). Are We Willing To Forgive Even The Worst?

  7. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) VI. “BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART (v. 8)” A. Man’s View: Sincerity is enough! Many do not think about their heart! B. Bible View: 1. Purity begins within (Mt. 23:26; Pr. 4:23; 14:14). 2. Sincerity alone NOT enough (Jn. 4:24, 17:17). 3. Seeing God is connected to purity (1 Jn. 3:2-3).

  8. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) VII. “BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS (v. 9)” A. Man’s View: Unity in diversity! B. Bible View: 1. Called to peace by the gospel, the gospel is doctrine (Col. 3:15; 2 Th. 2:14; 1 Tim. 1:10-11) 2. Peace must be actively pursued, connected to righteousness (1 Pet. 3:10-12).

  9. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) VIII. “BLESSED ARE THEY THAT HAVE BEEN PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS” (v. 10-12) A. Man’s View: 1. Retaliate! or Avoid all conflict! 2. Persecution always proves righteousness! B. Bible View: 1. Faithful will face it (2 Tim. 3:12; Jn. 17:4). 2. Bless those that curse (Rom. 12:19-21). 3. Not always proof (Acts 18:12-17). 4. If persecuted for right… (Mt. 5:12).

  10. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: BEATTITUDES (Matt. 5:1-12) WHAT ATTITUDES SHOULD WE HAVE? 1. Humility. 2. Sense of shame for sin. 3. Self-control. 4. Earnest desire for righteousness. 5. Merciful. 6. Purity of heart. 7. Peaceable. 8. Steadfast & enduring persecution. GOD BLESSES BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER!

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