Jesus’ Sermon on the Mountain
On seeing the crowds of people, Jesus went up the hill; and, when he had taken his seat, his disciples came up to him; and he began to teach them as follows:
The Happy
“Blessed are the pure in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
“Blessed are the mourners, for they shall be comforted.
“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall find mercy.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
“Blessed are you when people taunt you, and persecute you, and say everything evil about you—untruly, and on my account. Be glad and rejoice, because your reward in Heaven will be great; for so men persecuted the prophets who lived before you.”
A Real Disciple of Jesus
“It is you who are the salt of the earth; but, if the salt should lose its strength, what will you use to restore its saltness? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown away, and trampled underfoot. It is you who are the light of the world.
Lesson from a Lamp
“A town that stands on a hill cannot be hidden. Men do not light a lamp and put it under a corn-measure, but on the lamp-stand, where it gives light to every one in the house. Let your light so shine before the eyes of your fellowmen, that, seeing your good actions, they may praise your Father who is in Heaven.”
—Matthew.