Matthew 6–7: The Standard of the Kingdom of Heaven (Part II)
Jesus continues describing both the culture and standard of the Kingdom of Heaven in his Sermon on the Mount. In chapter 6, Jesus addresses heart motivation and challenges people to love the kingdom more than personal gain. In chapter 7, he uses repeated sets to illustrate what it's like to love the kingdom of heaven. This all describes the standard God has for kingdom people, but the standard doesn't bring transformation—only an encounter with the Holy Spirit can change the heart.
