Robert Eubanks

Intro: What Good Deeds Means in the Bible As you may be aware, at this website we focus on the Sermon on the Mount and what good deeds means are a part of its focus. When we explore what good deeds means from a biblical perspective, we’re not just looking at random acts of kindness. […]

1. Good Deeds Meaning From a biblical standpoint, acts of kindness represent the tangible actions we take to reflect God’s love in the world. These actions, guided by sincere intentions to love God through obedience and genuine care for others, are expressions of faith in action. In James 2:26, the Bible clearly states, “faith without

Intro: Old Testament Divorce Consistent with the teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, God’s position on marriage and divorce has always been the same. Contrary to Old Testament divorce, From the very beginning, God ordained marriage as a sacred covenant between a man and a woman. When He created Adam and Eve, He established

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) This verse, nestled in the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, has been quoted across pulpits, funerals, and sympathy cards. But far too often, its meaning is watered down to suggest that all mourning — any sorrow or grief — automatically receives

In one of the most unforgettable lines from Jesus’ teachings, He challenges His followers to do something bold yet humble: “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16, KJV). Spoken during the Sermon on the Mount, this isn’t just a

The Sermon on the Mount is filled with powerful teachings from Jesus that challenge our daily living. Among these teachings, Jesus explicitly tells his followers, “do not swear” (Matthew 5:34-37). But why would Jesus emphasize something as seemingly simple as not making oaths? Here are three compelling reasons behind this profound biblical instruction. Reason 1:

Intro: Do not cast your pearls before swine In the Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 7:6, Jesus presented a powerful metaphor: “Do not cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.” What was Jesus really teaching here, and how can it transform

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trodden under foot of men.”— Matthew 5:13 (KJV) This verse from the Sermon on the Mount is far more layered than it first appears.

Intro: Rewards in Heaven—What Does the Bible Promise? The Bible speaks extensively about rewards in heaven, emphasizing both baseline rewards given to all believers and special rewards based on faithfulness and service. The Sermon on the Mount and Rewards in Heaven In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus repeatedly speaks about rewards in heaven for