“Heaven’s Code of Conduct”

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 7:12)
 

The Sermon on the Mount revealed in Matthew, chapters five through 7 has been called the Magna Charta of Christianity.  In these chapters Jesus describes the essential character and conduct of those in his kingdom.  Surely such marvelous principles must have been devised in the mind of God!  Who would deny that if man would abide by it teachings that our world would be more peaceful? 
 
Consider a quick summary of this great discourse.  Jesus taught that true contentment is not found in what you posses or where you live, but in your character. (Mt.5:1-12)   He says “don’t get angry with your brother without a cause” for such is as bad as murder. (Mt.5:21-26)  He teaches us not to have evil thoughts (Mt.5:27-30) and when you get married stay married (Mt.5:31,32).  He instructs us to be trustworthy (Mt.5:33-37), not retaliate with evil for evil (Mt.5:38-42), and to love our enemies. (Mt.5:44-48)
  
In chapter 6 he teaches us to not be religious hypocrites (Mt.6:1-18) and to focus on heavenly treasures rather than earthly ones. (Mt.6:19-34)  In chapter 7 we are told to be careful how we judge others (Mt.7:1-5) and “whatever you would that men would do to you, do you even so to them.” (Mt.7:12)  Finally, he states that if you will follow these principles your life can have a solid foundation that is able weather the storms.  (Mt.7:24-27) 

I challenge anyone to find a better set of rules to by which to live! The secret to a fulfilled life is following heaven’s code of conduct.

By George Slover
 

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