Bible Question:
what is the whole theme and main emphasis of the Sermon on the Mount from Matt 5-7 |
Bible Answer: Greetings, The Sermon on the Mount, that was preached to the disciples, reveals the standard of righteousness that Christ requires of all who belong to Him. It first elaborates on His new commandment to love one another. This eye opener of the true life of holiness also creates in the honest heart an awareness of coming short of the glory of God. In addition, in creates a strong desire to be righteous inside as well as on the outside. Since it is impossible to be completely righteous on the inside it drives us to Jesus where he alone can cause the "righteous requirements of the law" to be fulfilled in our lives. There is a definite relation between the Sermon on the Mount and the Ten Commandments. The Sermon on the Mount, like the Ten Commandments, is our teacher to help us recognize our need of the supernatural help of Christ. Even though the requirement of inward as well as outward righteousness is revealed throughout the OT the majority of Isrealites chose to perceive God's law as requiring only outward actions and outward ceremonies. Jesus in the sermon traces the outward act to its source and motive in the heart. prayon |