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Sermon on the Mount - Part 5
02/03/2026
Sermon on the Mount - Part 5
Description The session highlights the importance of being God-centered in life and prayer, introducing a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. It discusses the Beatitudes as a recipe for happiness, emphasizing mercy, right choices, and pure thoughts.Vijay encourages genuine relationships with God over seeking human approval, illustrating the dangers of hypocrisy. Ultimately, it promotes living for God and finding fulfillment in His recognition. ##GodCentered #Happiness #Beatitudes #Prayer #GenuineRelationship" Q&A Today's sermon will focus on our motives regarding giving and prayer, as taught by Jesus. It emphasizes that we should aim to please God rather than people, as He tests our motives. Key ingredients include being merciful, seeking righteousness, being a peacemaker, and having a pure heart. Jesus emphasizes that God's rewards are not material trophies but a deeper relationship with Him, highlighting the relational aspect of being seen by God. Jesus warns that practicing piety to impress others can lead to hypocrisy, where the focus shifts from genuine relationship with God to seeking human approval. In the parable, the Pharisee's self-righteousness contrasts with the tax collector's humility, showing that true righteousness comes from recognizing one's need for God's mercy.
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