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Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount has undoubtedly stood the test of time.  It remains well-known in church circles and well-quoted even outside the church.  However, we might want to question how much it has been taken to heart and implemented.  Jesus knew there was no guarantee that his hearers (and subsequently, Matthew’s readers) would implement it.  That is why his conclusion is so firm.

Let’s consider the four parts of the conclusion:

1. Everyone must choose their path in light of Jesus’ exclusive claims.   (Matthew 7:13-14)  We live in a world that loves the idea of there being many roads and that they all lead up different sides of a mountain to the same lofty peak.  That is a nice sentiment, but it is not reality.  Jesus taught that there are only two.  There are two roads, two gates, two crowds, and two destinations.  To take the wide gate onto the broad road is easy.  No discernment is needed, no stand needs to be taken, the crowd i

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