It’s no secret that we live in an individualistic culture in which the needs of the self take
priority over other needs. What’s it like to be married in such a culture, and how can we
grow in our marriages in such a culture? In Matthew 5 and Matthew 19, Jesus comes to
our aid.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shares the surprising idea that it is possible for us to live our lives on earth, but actually, be living as part of the kingdom of the heavens. Jesus shows us the path to living in his kingdom through a series of shocking statements and vivid illustrations. His words help us to complete the sentence, "Blessed Are…"