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Jesus sits down on a mountainside and begins to teach—and what He says turns the world upside down. In the Beatitudes, He blesses the poor in spirit, the mourning, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (vv. 1–12). His words show us what life in the Kingdom of Heaven is like—full of grace, humility, mercy, purity, and peace. These are the traits that mark true followers of Jesus, not worldly power or wealth.
He calls His people to be salt and light—to preserve what is good and shine His truth into a dark world (vv. 13–16). Then Jesus explains He didn’t come to do away with the law, but to fulfill it (v. 17). In fact, His standards go even deeper than what the law says—He cares not only about our actions, but also our hearts. Anger, lust, lies, revenge—He addresses them all (vv. 21–48). But instead of giving rules to follow, He shows us how to love. He calls us to forgive, to be truthful, and even to love our enemies. Jesus is not just after behavior change—He wants to transform us from the inside out.
🌀 Reflection:
Jesus doesn’t just want you to avoid doing wrong—He wants you to love what’s right. Where do you need His help to live out His kingdom values today?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Shine your light today—do something kind, forgiving, or generous that points someone to Jesus and the hope we have in Him.
Just Keith Harris 
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