Sermon on the Mount.

Hi all,

I'm about half way through this book. This is my 3rd attempt to read it since I've been in recovery. The first 2 times I just couldn't follow it, but I'm into it this time.

I was just curious if anybody here has read it, and if so, how do you feel about it? Did you like it? Have anything to say about it?

This is my first visit to this room, kinda nice here too!

Hi Doug,


I've read a lot of books and this one sounds familiar, but I can't remember. Who is the author? There is so much in this sermon for us. I'll post the scriptures. Please feel free to share what you are learning.

Hugs,
MG

MT 5:1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying:

MT 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

MT 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

MT 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

MT 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

MT 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

MT 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

MT 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

MT 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

MT 5:11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The book was written by Emmet Fox. Another book he wrote that helps me alot is "The Golden Key". Its short, only 6 pages, but its about praying. Sort os a "how to" if you will.

Sermon on the Mount, talks about what Jesus what trying to teach. It breaks down the Sermons and explains them. It tells how to actually incorperate the Sermons into ones life today.

Personally, I see parts of the 12 steps in this book, or strong resembelences(sp?) anyway.

I do also see some conflicts between what I've learned in the program, and some things written in this book.
Which is why I'll probably re-read it again at some point, and learn more again.

Overall I like it, but again, I feel in my case anyway, that comes from time in the program, which gave me some willingness to go farther into it.

[Paulie]

Doug -

This book was a huge part of my early recovery. The rehab I was in used it alot along with the Big Book to teach us about recovery. When I left rehab the director, my first sponsor, gave me a copy I read it then. That was a while ago and to be honest I had forgotten the importance of it until last Monday. I started a big Book study 2 weeks ago at our local Alano club. In the case in the lobby where all the books and stuff are for sale, they have a copy of it in there and I thougth to myself, I think I need to read that again, maybe now I can understand it better.

Thank you for bringing it to my attention again, coincidence, nope I don't think so .

As I read this book, I am thinking, "I want to do as it says", it makes sense to me, I want to and will practice these Sermons, as explained to me by this book...

I want to change everything.......

But what is this small nagging fear of it in the back of my mind? I just read the "judge not" part and thought, "what a way to live!"
But still, there is that little part that is afraid?? to stop judgeing altogether. Gotta leave just a small crack in the door, to judge somebody sometime...

Ugh! Is this the alcoholism/addiction fighting change?

The little voice that says, ok, we won't judge anymore, but keep a little spot open in case the need arises.

Practice, practice, practice. To many cracked open doors...
What am I afraid of??!!
Just thinking out loud here, and as I read it I'm not sure it's even the right forum anymore.