Cornerstone Student Ministries
Mathew 5:7-12
Matthew 5:7-12 NLT
1. Show Mercy
(1) forgiving someone when we have been wronged
(2) helping to relieve suffering
2. Strive for Purity
-I think most people want to live somewhat pure lives
-we tolerate a certain amount of impurity
-we tell ourselves that we are ok as long as we don’t cross a certain line
-who drew the line? You or Jesus?
-Jesus’ wants us to strive for purity not to draw a purity line in the sand
3. Practice Peace
-that simply means for the sake of peace we…
*find appropriate compromises (you don’t just always win)
*we do this in a kind and respectful way
-here is the part of practicing peace that goes against our culture
*we practice peace with people who are different than us
-practicing peace means we see people like Jesus sees people
-how you treat them maybe the only Jesus they ever see