Matthew, 5
44. But I say this to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you;
44. But I say this to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you;
St. Matthew 5 is known as the "Sermon on the Mount," one of Jesus' most famous speeches. In this chapter, Jesus talks about the nature of the Kingdom of God and teaches about Christian ethics, including the blessed, the role of the Christian in the world and the fulfillment of the law. Here are five verses related to the topics covered in São Matthew 5:
Proverbs 16:7: "When someone's ways please the Lord, even his enemies live in peace with him." This verse talks about the importance of following God's way to live in peace with others, which is a theme addressed by Jesus in the part of the Sermon on the Mount that deals with the Beatitudes.
Romans 12:18: "If possible, how much it depends on you, tend peace with all men." This verse reinforces the idea of seeking peace with others, which is a central theme of the Beatitudes in St. Matthew 5.
1 Peter 2:9: "But you are the chosen race, the royal priesthood, the holy nation, the people acquired to God, that you will publish the virtues of him who called you from darkness to his admirable light." This verse talks about the role of the Christian in the world, which is a theme addressed by Jesus in St. Matthew 5.
Matthew 22:37-39: "Thou shalt love the Lord, thy God, with all thy heart, with all thy soul and with all thy Spirit. This is the greatest and the first commandment. Your neighbor like yourself. " This verse summarizes Christian ethics in terms of love for God and neighbor, a central theme of the Sermon on the Mount.
James 1:22: "Headquarters of the Word, not just listeners, deceiving yourselves." This verse reinforces the idea that it is important to put into practice the words of Jesus, which is a theme addressed in St. Matthew 5 when Jesus talks about fulfilling the law and the prophets.
“Não sejamos mesquinhos com Deus que tanto nos enriquece.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
