If there is a foundation for following the Jesusist Way, it would have to be the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is probably Jesus' most important and most well known speech. This speech is used by Jesus to teach the listener what it takes to be his follower. He took well known tradtional laws and redefined them to show the people that even more was expected of them. Rather than to do a revamp of everything Jesus covered in the sermon on the mount, I would rather talk about the spirit of Jesus' words. He soke of His followers being the salt and the light of the world. We add flavor, we illuminate, we purify and we help others to see. He talked about fulfilling the law. Jesus' ministry was to complete, and make perfect the law. Jesus spoke of Murder and adultery that begins in the heart. Perhaps this is because all sin originates in the heart. By not controlling our thoughts and not keeping our desires under wraps, we invite sin into our lives. "I think therefore I am." If this statement is true, then that means if we dwell on sinful thoughts then we ARE in sin. Jesus goes on to speak about many other topics including not taking oaths and going the extra mile for others, and loving our enemies. All in all, the sermon on the mount can be taken as a guide for living the life. It explains to us how to have a right relationship with God and with our fellow man. It shows us the true way to be a follower of Jesus. If studied and followed the sermon in the mount has the potential to change lives.
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Yes, it went from being an external religion to an intimate relationship.
In the Old Testament, you couldn't commit adultery but Christ said, "Hey, if you even look at another woman to lust after her, you're as guilty as if you did the physical act of adultery. WOW!
You wrote: "I think therefore I am." If this statement is true, then that means if we dwell on sinful thoughts then we ARE in sin."
Exactly!! I hope you came back and write more!
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