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2. Matthew 5:21-37 Beatitudes – characteristics of His followers Similitudes – functions of His followers To Preserve: To save from decay The Similitudes & Beyond

7. The purpose of your life as a Christian is to advance the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Last Week: How do you lose your saltiness? Mark 9:42-48 = SIN & UNFORGIVENESS How do you get it back? Repent. Forgive. Follow Jesus with all our heart. You are the light of the world The Similitudes & Beyond

9. Matthew 5:17 Matthew 5:21-37 The real issue is what’s in your heart The greater includes the lesser The Similitudes & Beyond

10. Mark 7:20-23 Matthew 5:23 Matthew 5:29-30 Psalm 51:10 Psalm 51:16-17 Proverbs 4:23 “…Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” The Similitudes & Beyond

11. What do we need to do? Repent Forgive Guard our heart What we watch What we read What we listen to Put the right stuff in – get the right stuff out Matthew 5:16 “…so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.” The Similitudes & Beyond

12. Why? John 13:34-35 The Similitudes & Beyond

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