The Rewards of Righteous Living

Today's Reading:
Matthew 5-6

Today's reading is from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. In this sermon, Jesus gives us the foundation of righteous living. Within these two chapters (the sermon actually goes into chapter 7), Jesus mentions several rewards to living a righteous life. He promises a reward for those who:

1) Are poor in spirit (5:3)
2) Mourn (5:4)
3) Are meek (5:5)
4) Long for righteousness (5:6)
5) Are merciful (5:7)
6) Pure (5:8)
7) Make peace (5:9)
8) Are persecuted because of Him (5:11-12)
9) Love and pray for their enemies (5:44-45)
10) Secretly give (6:3-4)
11) Secretly pray (6:6)
12) Forgive others (6:14-15)
13) Secretly fast (6:17-18)
14) Seek His Kingdom before they pursue their own (6:33)

If any of these describe you, then you are blessed. REJOICE! The Lord promises you a reward.
Now just make sure that you remain humble!

PrayerPoint:
Pray for the MOPS ministry.