2. The Nine Test of the Christ-Like Life:
Mt 5:1-12
Being poor in spirit
Mourning concerning certain things
The meek of the earth
Hunger and thirst for righteousness
Choosing to be merciful
Purity of heart/purity of life
Being the peace makers of the earth
Persecuted for righteousness sake
Maligned and falsely accused, yet true.
The sayings of Jesus Christ,
Expressions in the life of the Beatitudes.
3. What happens when you build your life on
the values of Christ?
Know that, man is made for eternity, not just for time and the
now…
The values of Christ {not the values of the earth}, is what
prepares you for heaven and eternal life – Rev 2:7
When you build on the values of Christ, you’re empowered to
fulfil your earthly destiny – John 14:6
As you build on eternal values, your life becomes an attraction
and signpost towards the kingdom of God – Acts 4:13
What you do with the values of Christ in this life, is what
determines your rewards in the other life – Rev 20:12.
4. Need for paradigm shifts:
Life is more than the material substances people pursue all their
lives
It is time for us to become wealthy in eternal values and in
spiritual tangibilities such as; love, truthfulness, forgiveness,
humility, servanthood, mercy and compassion all of which would
lead to the formation of godly character
When these virtues are fully formed in us, we then become
worthwhile, valuable citizens of the earth and of the kingdom of
God.
Choose and be driven by the values of Christ above all other value
