HEART ISSUE
by Fred Lowery
Scripture: ACTS 15:9, EPHESIANS 2:4-7, MATTHEW 5:1-6, ROMANS 5:1, ROMANS 12:3
Heart Issue
Fred Lowery
Sermon on the Mount is more difficult to keep than the Ten Commandments.
Heart Issue Anger is murder in the heart Lust is adultery in the heart
What true righteousness is (Matt 5:1-6) MacArthur
positive emphasis on righteousness e.g. pharisees-external righteousness Rule andamp; regulations - Jesus described Christian character that flowed from within. Relationship
1.Our attitude toward ourselves (v3) ''humble''
correct estimate of oneself - honesty with ourselves (Rom. 12:3)
know ourselves andamp; be ourselves (Acceptance) to glory of God
2.Our Attitude toward our sins (4-6) ''Mourn'' ''Meek''
mourn, grieve over sin and despise it see sin the way God sees it. meekly submit to God - Power under control
3.Our Attitude toward the Lord (7-9)
We exp. God's mercy when we trust X. (Eph. 2:4-7) He gives us a clean heart (Acts 15:9) peace within (Rom. 5:1)
Having received mercy, we share it with others
We become peacemakers in a troubled world and channels of God's mercy, purity andamp; peace.
4.Our Attitude toward the World (10-16)
Not easy. Society isn't a friend to God or the Christian conflict with the world. World praises pride, self-assertion World endorses sin World is at war with God.
Expect persecution if we live for God
Note: Just make sure it is not suffering because of foolishness or failure to obey God. e.g. Raymond Johnson Poor in spirit - Aware of their spiritual need Those who mourn - Godly sorrow for their sins The meek - The God - controlled The merciful - Show mercy to others
Mercy:Pivotal word, over 150 times in O.T. Describes God's kindness andamp; steadfast love for his people
e.g. God showed mercy on lot, Joseph, Moses, and David.
Describes God's covenant love for His chosen people - Israel e.g. Dramatic Exodus Prophetic return from Babylonian Exile
New Testament:Sympathy, comfort - ability to suffer with another. Kindness of attitude and sensitivity that allows ...
Fred Lowery
Sermon on the Mount is more difficult to keep than the Ten Commandments.
Heart Issue Anger is murder in the heart Lust is adultery in the heart
What true righteousness is (Matt 5:1-6) MacArthur
positive emphasis on righteousness e.g. pharisees-external righteousness Rule andamp; regulations - Jesus described Christian character that flowed from within. Relationship
1.Our attitude toward ourselves (v3) ''humble''
correct estimate of oneself - honesty with ourselves (Rom. 12:3)
know ourselves andamp; be ourselves (Acceptance) to glory of God
2.Our Attitude toward our sins (4-6) ''Mourn'' ''Meek''
mourn, grieve over sin and despise it see sin the way God sees it. meekly submit to God - Power under control
3.Our Attitude toward the Lord (7-9)
We exp. God's mercy when we trust X. (Eph. 2:4-7) He gives us a clean heart (Acts 15:9) peace within (Rom. 5:1)
Having received mercy, we share it with others
We become peacemakers in a troubled world and channels of God's mercy, purity andamp; peace.
4.Our Attitude toward the World (10-16)
Not easy. Society isn't a friend to God or the Christian conflict with the world. World praises pride, self-assertion World endorses sin World is at war with God.
Expect persecution if we live for God
Note: Just make sure it is not suffering because of foolishness or failure to obey God. e.g. Raymond Johnson Poor in spirit - Aware of their spiritual need Those who mourn - Godly sorrow for their sins The meek - The God - controlled The merciful - Show mercy to others
Mercy:Pivotal word, over 150 times in O.T. Describes God's kindness andamp; steadfast love for his people
e.g. God showed mercy on lot, Joseph, Moses, and David.
Describes God's covenant love for His chosen people - Israel e.g. Dramatic Exodus Prophetic return from Babylonian Exile
New Testament:Sympathy, comfort - ability to suffer with another. Kindness of attitude and sensitivity that allows ...
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