Jesus Reveals the "Wisdom From God" -What He Taught

First, consider what Jesus taught.  The theme of his message was "the good news of the kingdom." (Luke 4:43) That was highly important because of the role of the Kingdom would play in vindicating Jehovah's sovereignty and in bring lasting blessings to mankind.  In his teaching, Jesus also offered wise counsel for everyday living.  He proved himself to be the foretold "Wonderful Counselor." (Isaiah 9:6) Indeed, how could his counsel be anything but wonderful?  He had a profound knowledge of God's Word and will, a keen understanding of human nature, and a deep love for humankind.  Hence, his counsel was always practical and in the best interests of his listeners, Jesus uttered "sayings of everlasting life."  Yes, when followed, his counsel leads to salvation. -John 6:68. 

The Sermon on the Mount is an outstanding example of the unparalleled wisdom found in the teachings of Jesus.  This sermon, as recorded in Matthew 5:3-7:27, would likely take only  20 minutes  to deliver. Its counsel, however, is timeless-as relevant today as when it was first given.  Jesus covered a wide range of subjects, including  how to improve relations with others.  ( 5:23-26, 38-42; 7:1-5, 12), how to keep morally clean ( 5:27-32), and how to live a meaningful life.  (6:19-24; 7:24-27), But Jesus did more than just  tell his listeners what the course of wisdom is; he showed them by explaining, reasoning, and offering proof.

Consider, for example, Jesus' wise counsel on how to deal with anxiety about material things, as stated in Matthew chapter 6.  "Stop being anxious about your souls as to what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your bodies as to what you will wear,"  Jesus advises us. (verse 25) Food and clothing are basic necessities, and it is only natural to be concerned about obtaining these.  But Jesus tells us to "stop being anxious" about such things. Why? 

Next time: Jesus Reveals the "Wisdom From God" -Conclusion of What He Taught

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah