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Certain portions of Scripture seem to be etched more deeply into our minds than others. Psalm 23 is definitely one of these, as are I Corinthians 13 and Hebrews 11. The Sermon on the Mount is another. This detailed description of what the subjects of the \u201cKingdom of God\u201d should become, is closer to being Christianity's manifesto than any other single portion of the Bible. It is the \u2018Constitution of God\u2019s Kingdom\u2019.\n\nIn this passage, the King (Jesus) summarises the character and conduct expected of His subjects. It was intended to be a system of laws and principles which were to govern the Kingdom\u2019s citizens during Christ\u2019s reign. It was meant for all - past, present and future - who acknowledge Christ as King. When Christ was on earth, it had direct application to His disciples. But now, while our Lord reigns in heaven, it applies to all who crown Him King in their hearts.\n\nThe Beatitudes are as important to the Christ\u2019s followers as the Law was to Moses\u2019 followers. But notice, the Beatitudes were directed toward a change of \u2018attitude\u2019, whereas the Ten Commandments were directed toward a change of \u2018practice\u2019. The one tells you what you must \u2018do\u2019 or \u2018not do\u2019 (\u201cYou shall...\u201d \u201cYou shall not\u2026\u201d), and the other tells you what you are to \u2018become\u2019 (\u201cBlessed are...\u201d). By helping to change our attitudes, Jesus knew that the Sermon on the Mount could effect what we do (change our code of practice). Therefore, when our attitudes are right - so too are our practices!