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The Desire of Ages
DA 298.1–301.4 • Matthew 5:3, 17; Matthew 7:24

“The Sermon on the Mount”

The Constitution of the Kingdom of Grace

Spoken on the slopes of the Mount of Beatitudes, Christ’s inaugural manifesto reversed earthly standards of greatness, presenting the principles of unconditional love, pure heart motives, and reliance upon divine righteousness.

pp. 298–301 · 15 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Matthew 5:3
3

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:17
17

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Matthew 7:24
24

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 298.1–301.4)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“Christ concluded His sermon with the parable of the two builders. What is the difference between merely listening to Christ’s words and actively building our lives upon them as our Rock?”

Building upon the Eternal Rock
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Prayer Focus

“Heavenly Father, write Your law of self-sacrificing love upon our hearts. Help us build our lives upon the living words of Jesus so that no tempest can shake our faith.”

Practical Action

Review the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 today and choose one specific trait (e.g., peacemaking or meekness) to intentionally practice in your interactions.

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