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Matthew 5:21-37•Beatitudes – characteristics of His followers•Similitudes – functions of His followers

To Preserve: To save from decay

The Similitudes & Beyond

The purpose of your life as a Christian is to advance the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

Last Week:•How do you lose your saltiness?•Mark 9:42-48 = SIN & UNFORGIVENESS

•How do you get it back?•Repent. Forgive. Follow Jesus with all our heart.

You are the light of the world

The Similitudes & Beyond

Matthew 5:17

Matthew 5:21-37

The real issue is what’s in your heart

The greater includes the lesser

The Similitudes & Beyond

Mark 7:20-23

Matthew 5:23Matthew 5:29-30

Psalm 51:10Psalm 51:16-17

Proverbs 4:23 “…Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”

The Similitudes & Beyond

What do we need to do?•Repent•Forgive•Guard our heart•What we watch•What we read•What we listen to

•Put the right stuff in – get the right stuff out

Matthew 5:16 “…so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.”

The Similitudes & Beyond

Why?John 13:34-35

The Similitudes & Beyond

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