Text: Matthew 5:27-37
As heavenly citizens, we are ambassadors and representatives of Jesus Christ on Earth. Jesus was many things, but above them all, He was holy, and as His disciples, we are called to be the same. The word “holy” means “sanctified and set apart.” As Jesus prayed in John 17, we are to be in the world, but we are to be different from the world so that we point others clearly to Him. This distinction as heavenly citizens is seen in many ways, but especially in the areas of purity, marriage, commitment, and honesty. Jesus spoke directly and honestly about these things in the Sermon on the Mount, and we invite you to read His words, listen to this message, and consider where you stand with Him today.