Introduction.

A. The character of the true members of Christ’s kingdom diametrically opposed to the expectations and character of the world.

The Beatitudes, or progressive stages of Christian life (verses 3-10).

The reward of those who keep the beatitudes in this world (11) and in the next (12).

B. The duty of Christ’s servants towards the world (13-16).

The Subject.

“Christ is the end of the law for righteousness.”

I.

(Ver. 17.) “Think not that I am come to destroy the law and the prophets.”

A. (Negative proposition) I am not come to destroy,