Matthew 5:1-12

CENTRAL TRUTH:

Happiness is not found in SELF RELIANCE but in A CHILDLIKE GOD RELIANCE.

AS WE FOLLOW HIM, JESUS REPLACES:

1. Self CONFIDENCE with GOD CONFIDENCE

2. Self PROMOTION with GOD HONORING

3. Self DETERMINATION with SOVEREIGN GRACE

4. Self ESTEEM with MAGNIFICENT MERCY

CLOSING TRUTH:

Following Jesus' path may include BUMPING INTO A WORLD going the opposite direction.