Matthew 5

Illustration of Matthew 5:43-45 -- [Jesus said,] "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven."

Illustration of Matthew 5:14-16 NLT -- [Jesus continued:] "You are the light of the world — like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:43-45 -- [Jesus said,] "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heav

Illustration of Matthew 5:10-12 NLT -- [Jesus continued:] "God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way."

Illustration of Matthew 5:14-16 -- [Jesus said] "You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

Illustration of Matthew 5:44-45 -- But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Illustration of Matthew 5:23-24 NCV -- So when you offer your gift to God at the altar, and you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there at the altar. Go and make peace with that person, and then come and offer your gift.

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:11-12 -- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they perse

Illustration of Matthew 5:44-45 NCV -- But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you. If you do this, you will be true children of your Father in heaven. He causes the sun to rise on good people and on evil people, and he sends rain to those who do right and to those who do wrong.

Illustration of Matthew 5:13 -- "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

Illustration of Matthew 5:5 -- Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Illustration of Matthew 5:7 -- Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Illustration of Matthew 5:9 -- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Illustration of Matthew 5:3 -- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:8 -- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Illustration of Matthew 5:10 -- Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:6 -- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Illustration of Matthew 5:4 -- Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Illustration of Matthew 5:11 -- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Illustration of Matthew 5:28 -- But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Illustration of Matthew 5:39 -- But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Inspirational e-card: Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away. - Matthew 5:29

Illustration of Matthew 5:16 -- In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:16 -- In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:16 - Let the light of your life shine in such a way that other see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.

Inspirational e-card: Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:28 -- But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:13 -- "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."

Inspirational illustration of Matthew 5:16 -- In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Illustration of Matthew 5:14 -- You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

Illustration of Matthew 5:14 -- You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.