Matters of the Heart

Background: The Sermon on the Mount

2 Main Themes of the Sermon on the Mount

• It is impossible to be righteous without

• “You have heard that it was said… but I say to you…”

• It’s about the

rather than externals.

• God’s Word distinguishes between murder

• Not all anger is

“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” —Ephesians 4:26-27

• Kingdom characteristic: God’s people

• Kingdom characteristic: God’s people seek

“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” —Romans 12:18

Suggestions to help Overcome Anger & Unforgiveness:
1. Take

to be reconciled
2. Do your best to resolve anger

3. Learn more about anger &

4. Seek out a

“I firmly believe a great many prayers are not answered because we are not willing to forgive someone.” —Dwight L Moody

• Jesus accepted the Old Testament teaching

• Kingdom characteristic: God’s people do

to overcome the sin of lust

Suggestions to help Overcome Lust:
1)

Scripture (Psalm 119:9, 11 ; Job 31:1)
2) Join a sexual addiction

3) Use

to protect yourself and your family

• Forgiveness is available for

Resources:

For Next Week: Please read Matt. 5:31-37