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Righteous like a Tree

This message encourages believers to become deeply rooted in their relationship with God, focusing on righteousness, mercy, and intentional justice. Drawing from biblical teachings, it emphasizes the importance of seeking His Kingdom and living out faith authentically. The text explores key principles such as being poor in spirit, the comfort of mourners, and the blessings of peacemakers. It challenges individuals to grow spiritually, relationally, and physically, and to approach life without worry, trusting God to provide all needs. By cultivating a sincere relationship with the Father, one can embody true righteousness.

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Righteous like a Tree

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  1. Righteous like a Tree Rooted in God

  2. Treasure★his Kingdom and Righteousness • Persecuted for righteousness for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (5:11-20) • Poor in Spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (6:19-24)

  3. Put off −what is not righteous • Peacemakers will be called the sons of God 5:21-26 [contempt?] • Mourners will be comforted 6:16-18 [fasting]

  4. Put on +what is more righteous • pure in heart; they will see God 5:27-37 [integrity] • Meek; they will inherit the earth 6:5-15 [prayer]

  5. Live out intentional justice and mercy • Merciful will receive mercy 6:38-47 • Hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied 6:2-4

  6. Grow to be like your Father • Be perfect, mature, complete, like your Father in Heaven 5:48 • Don’t just do religion, be rooted in relationship to your Father 6:1

  7. Treasure >Put off > Put on > Live out...

  8. ★ Growth cycle and roots •  • − • + Spiritual Physical Relational

  9. Physically rooted 6:25-34 • Therefore (since you should and can grow up in God) don’t worry! • God gave you your life and body, he can give you what you need to care for that life and body. • Pagans start with concern about stuff • Children of God start with His Kingdom and righteousness • Challenges are real, but face them from a position of faithfulness

  10. Relationally rooted 7:1-12 • Others are not the problem • Fixing faults (speck inspecting)? • Forcing help (pearl pushing)? • Regularly relate to God first • Ask, Seek, Knock – really pursue God • Do unto others? Relating is about asking, not pushing

  11. Spiritually rooted • Aim for life • Avoid fakes • Acting like you know someone doesn’t mean they know you

  12. ★ BLESSED •  • − • +

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