by Varughese George | 9 Jan 2026 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
The Sermon on the Mount concludes its beatitudes with perhaps the most uncomfortable pronouncement of all: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:10). This final beatitude is amplified in vv....
by Varughese George | 3 Dec 2025 | Articles, Bible and Theology, Christian Living
The Sermon on the Mount stands as perhaps the most profound section of Scripture ever delivered. Saint Augustine described it as “the perfect standard for the Christian life,” while Dietrich Bonhoeffer based his classic work The Cost of Discipleship on its exposition....