We are examining the Sermon on the Mount, divided into 21 sections.
The verse in Matthew 7.12 is commonly called the golden rule (Luke 6.31 ; Galatians 5.14).
The concept is simple: what we expect from others, we should first do for them.
The Messiah Jesus explains that this constitutes the essence of the Law and the Prophets, but it is clearly a difficult path to follow, because human nature is fundamentally opposed to it.
It therefore appears that a prior transformation is necessary to follow this path, and that this goal remains beyond the reach of those who have not been regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
That is why we maintain that these words are addressed primarily to disciples, inviting them to embrace this concept.
It goes without saying that these words concern everyone, but they also reveal that a profound change is essential beforehand. Indeed, the demanding nature of this goal could easily discourage those who have not yet undergone this transformation.
We observe that the disciple is no longer alone in life, because God becomes their support. John 6.60 mentions disciples who could not follow the precepts required by Jesus the Messiah. It appears that these individuals relied mainly on their own strength rather than trusting in God. Consequently, they became discouraged and abandoned their journey with the Master.
Luke addresses the same subject, which in fact applies not only to the Jewish people but to everyone, and more particularly to disciples.
At first glance, many aspects of the Sermon on the Mount preached by the Messiah Jesus may seem utopian, or even unattainable. This observation reveals that human beings, in their nature apart from God, are fundamentally far removed from these principles. It therefore becomes clear that a spiritual transformation is necessary to embrace these teachings. Hence the crucial importance of God’s help.