1. The “New Man
Ephesians 4:24
Colossians 3:10

2. The “New Man” of Matthew Five
I. Light & Salt: Introduction of the Theme (Matthew 5:13-20)
A. Behavior that contrasts with the darkness and “unseasoned” nature of the world. (5:13,14).
B. Witnessing this behavior is to influence others to glorify God. (5:16).
A righteousness superior to the religious (5:20).

3. The “New Man” of Matthew Five
II. Behavior of the New Man (Matthew 5:21-44).
A. Maintain restrained anger & restrained speech that comes from anger (5:21-22).
B. Preserve our own innocence (5:23,24).
C. Accept blame (5:25-26; cf. I Cor. 6:6-8).
D. Tame the heart and the sin is averted (5:27-30).

4. The “New Man” of Matthew Five
II. Behavior of the New Man (Matthew 5:21-44).
E. Let your word stand alone (5:31-37; cf. James 4:13-15; 5:12).
F. Decline personal vengeance (5:38-42; cf. I Peter 2:19-24).
G. Extraordinary attitudes towards the one who does us wrong (5:43,44).

5. The “New Man” of Matthew Five
III. Sons of the Father: Theme Restated (Matthew 5:45-48).