Sermon on the Mount Archives

Seek Righteousness and Be Satisfied

June 4, 2021 by John J. Grosboll

Jesus said that the soul’s hunger for righteousness will be satisfied. A good appetite is a sign of life and health. If you have ever taken care of someone who is dying,…

Journey with Jesus

May 4, 2021 by John J. Grosboll

The second beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).

Principles of True Righteousness

January 23, 2018 by Domingo Nunez

The Pharisees taught a superficial, external righteousness based on law, but Jesus described a righteousness that comes from within, in the heart. Where the Pharisees were so concerned about minute details of conduct, tithing, fasting, and presenting themselves in holy robes, they neglected the major issues of character.

Inspiration – The Poor in Spirit

November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 by Ellen G. White

Those who know that they cannot possibly save themselves, or of themselves do any righteous action, are the ones who appreciate the help that Christ can bestow. They are the poor in spirit, whom He declares to be blessed.

Sermon on the Mount Series – The Way of Holiness

October 23, 2017 by John J. Grosboll

The great majority of the world will go down a broad way which leads to destruction. Jesus said that the way that leads to life is a narrow way, and only a few compared to the world population will find it (Matthew 7:14).

Sermon on the Mount Series – The Riches of Glory

October 23, 2017 by John J. Grosboll

Many poor people today believe that they would be happy if they were financially secure. What did Jesus mean when He said, “Happy are the poor”?

Sermon on the Mount Series – Inconsolable Sorrow

October 20, 2017 by John J. Grosboll

If you realize your condition and have true heart sorrow for the condition that you are in, if you are poor in spirit and you recognize that in a spiritual sense you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked, and mourn over this condition, the Lord says, you are going to be comforted.