During the “Sermon on the Mount” in the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5-7, Jesus lays out what it looks like to be part of HIS kingdom. His teaching was hard to hear then and it is hard to hear now. It goes against the tendencies we have to look out for number one, to judge others by our standards, to be anxious, or seek revenge. Jesus takes everything we are tempted to do and think and turns it upside down. He gives us a glimpse into how those who value kingdom principles built on love, forgiveness, commitment, compassion, and mercy changes us and those around us.