20 Questions
True or false: Jesus went up into a mountain to teach his disciples?
True
True or false: The poor in spirit will inherit the kingdom of heaven?
True
True or false: Those who mourn will not be comforted?
False
True or false: The meek will not inherit the earth?
False
True or false: Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness will not be filled?
False
True or false: The merciful will not obtain mercy?
False
True or false: The pure in heart will not see God?
False
True or false: The peacemakers will not be called the children of God?
False
True or false: Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake will not inherit the kingdom of heaven?
False
True or false: Jesus came to destroy the law and the prophets?
False
True or false: Breaking one of the least commandments and teaching others to do so will make one great in the kingdom of heaven?
False
True or false: Your righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees to enter the kingdom of heaven?
True
True or false: Being angry with your brother without a cause is in danger of judgment?
True
True or false: Calling your brother 'Raca' is in danger of the council?
True
True or false: Calling your brother a fool is in danger of hell fire?
True
True or false: It is necessary to be reconciled with your brother before offering a gift at the altar?
True
True or false: Looking at a woman with lust is considered adultery in the heart?
True
True or false: Agreeing with your adversary quickly is advised to avoid being cast into prison?
True
True or false: It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body cast into hell?
True
True or false: Swearing oaths is discouraged, and simple communication is preferred?
True
Study Notes
The Beatitudes
- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
- Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Salt and Light
- The disciples are the salt of the earth, but if they lose their flavor, they are good for nothing.
- The disciples are the light of the world, and they should let their light shine before men.
Fulfilling the Law
- Jesus did not come to destroy the law or the prophets, but to fulfill.
- Not one jot or tittle will pass from the law until all is fulfilled.
- Whoever breaks one of the least commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven.
- Whoever does and teaches the commandments will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Righteousness
- Righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees to enter the kingdom of heaven.
- Anger without cause can lead to judgment, and insults can lead to hell fire.
Reconciliation
- If someone remembers that their brother has something against them, they should leave their gift and go reconcile with their brother before offering their gift.
- Agree with adversaries quickly to avoid judgment and prison.
Adultery and Divorce
- Looking at someone with lust is equivalent to committing adultery in the heart.
- If something causes sin, it is better to remove it to avoid hell.
- Divorce is allowable only in cases of fornication.
Oaths and Vows
- Do not swear oaths, as everything is God's, including heaven, earth, and Jerusalem.
- Let communication be simple, without oaths, for anything more comes from evil.
Non-Resistance and Love
- Do not resist evil, but instead, turn the other cheek, give more than asked, and go the extra mile.
- Love enemies, bless those who curse, do good to those who hate, and pray for those who use and persecute.
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