Since I retired I have been reading the “Sermon on the
Mount” Matthew chapters 5, 6 and 7 almost every day. I am planning to keep this
up for a while using various translations. It is a really inspiring part of the
Bible.
I have also been reading the book “Thoughts from the Mount
of Blessings” by Ellen G White which is based on the Sermon on the Mount. Here
are some of my favorite quotes from this book:
“The Sermon on the Mount is heaven’s benediction to the world-a
voice from the throne of God. It was given to mankind to be to them the law of
duty and the light of heaven, their hope and consolation in despondency, their
joy and comfort in all the vicissitudes and walks of life. Here the Prince of
preachers, the Master teacher, utters the words that the Father gave Him to
Speak.”
“Throughout all time the words that Christ spoke from the
mount of Beatitudes will retain their power. Every sentence is a jewel from the
treasure house of truth. The principles enunciated in this discourse are for
all ages and for all classes of men.”
“Happiness drawn from earthly sources is as changeable as
varying circumstances can make it; but the peace of Christ is a constant and
abiding peace.”
“Not by painful struggles or wearisome toil, not by gift or
sacrifice, is righteousness obtained; but it is freely given to every soul who
hungers and thirsts to receive it.”
“God is Himself the source of all mercy. His name is
’merciful and gracious.’ He does not treat us according to our desert. He does
not ask if we are worthy of His love, but He pours upon us the riches of His
love, to make us worthy.”
“The merciful are ‘partakers of the divine nature,’ and in
them the compassionate love of God finds expression.”
“While the Lord has not promised His people exemption from
trials, He has promised that which is far better. He has said, ‘As thy days, so
shall thy strength be.”
“My grace is sufficient for my strength is made perfect in
weakness.”
“…Jesus did not bid the disciples, ’Strive to make your
light shine;’ He said, ‘Let it shine.’ If Christ is dwelling in the heart, it
is impossible to conceal the light of His presence.”
“Christ has given us no promise of help in bearing today the
burdens of tomorrow. He has said, ‘My grace is sufficient for thee’ but like
the manna in the wilderness, His grace is bestowed daily, for the day’s need.
Like the hosts of Israel in their pilgrim life, we may find morning by morning
the bread of heaven for the day’s supply.”
I highly recommend this book as well as the Chapters from
the Bible upon which It is based.
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