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Poor in spirit Mourn Meek

Hunger and thirst for righteousness Merciful Pure in heart peacemakers

Anger and murder Lust and adultery Divorce and marriage telling the truth and Oaths don’t take revenge love your enemies

Danger of Pharisees Not to be like the pharisees, not to be hypocrites and seek praise of man Danger of Pagans Not to be like the pagans, not to run after money, seek first the kingdom and God’s righteousness

5:13-16 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.  

5:20 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

to judge? - law courts – weighing up evidence – sentences people to discern? - tell the difference and distinguish right and wrong to be judgmental? - high handed and looking down on others

Romans 13:1-5 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. 4 For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Rev 2:2 Jesus affirms the Church in Ephesus I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. Rev 2:20 Jesus condemns the church in Thyatira 20 Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.

10 You, then, why do you judge your brother 10 You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. Romans 14:10

Poor in spirit Mourn Meek

trust, respect, communication Life of the group – trust, respect, communication

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45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Matthew 13:45-46

Jesus says of the Pharisees in Matthew 15:14 14 Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Paul says in Titus 3:10 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. 11 You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them… 19 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.