Matthew 5:1-16

When he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain,  and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then  he began to teach them, saying:  “Blessed are the poor in spirit,   for the kingdom of heaven   is theirs. Blessed are those who mourn,   for they will be comforted. Blessed are the humble,   for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,   for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.   Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.   Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.   Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven   is theirs. “You are blessed when they insult you and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of me. Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted   the prophets who were before you.   “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty?   It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.   “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.   No one lights a lamp   and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.   In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.