Your Ultimate Life Management System How Jesus's Inaugural Address (The Sermon on the Mount) Can Change Your Life

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached! One could reasonably argue that the inaugural sermon Jesus delivered to a crowd gathered on a hillside in northern Israel, often referred to as the sermon on the mount, may be the most powerful and profound sermon ever preached! The wisdom, insight, truth, and provision that Jesus shared that is chronicled in Matthew’s Gospel (chapters 5-7) is artfully unpacked for you in this rich and meaningful message. Is this a theological work—yes, but not primarily. This is a book of blessing. This book was written to provide you with a roadmap for living your life in the highest possible way. If you read and embrace the messages that Jesus delivered more than 2,000 years ago, you will be amazed at how relevant, how practical and applicable these truths are for living your best life today. Truly, the words of Jesus can become life to your soul and a beacon of guidance and comfort for living in this present day and age when we are surrounded by fears and negative forces that can so easily distract, discourage, and misdirect us. May this message truly be your ultimate guide to the life God intends for you!

David L. Johnston has one driving passion: “Explaining truth in its simplest form to all peoples.” He realizes that without the truth, no smart decisions can be made in any area of life. Years ago, David began speaking in colleges, high schools, churches, and public venues. He directed youth ministries for a large denomination, published a youth magazine, and ministered overseas including the Soviet Union during and after the coup d'etat, where he trained leaders and open churches. After pastoring for several decades, David now helps people develop Biblical Life Management Systems.

Chapter 1 The Must-Have of Reliable Life Guidance 1 Chapter 2 How Attitudes Determine Outcomes 11 Chapter 3 How Negatives Are Turned into Positives 23 Chapter 4 The Power of Controlled Strength 37 Chapter 5 The Pursuit of Right 51 Chapter 6 The Secret of How to Treat Others 65 Chapter 7 The Heart Is the Heart of All That Matters 81 Chapter 8 Understanding the Functions of the Heart 87 Chapter 9 How to Set Your Heart Right 95 Chapter 10 The Ability to See as God Sees 101 Chapter 11 The Value of Living in Peace 111 Chapter 12 How to Have Inner Tranquility 119 Chapter 13 How to Get Along with Others 129 Chapter 14 The Why and How to Make Peace 137 Chapter 15 How to Destroy Animosity 149 Chapter 16 Recognizing Your Divine Connection 163 Chapter 17 The Joy of Being Persecuted for Being Right 171 Chapter 18 What It Means to Be Salt 177 Chapter 19 What It Means to Be Light 183 Chapter 20 How to Season and Shine 191 Chapter 21 What to Do in Secret 203 Chapter 22 The Power of Forgiveness 217 Chapter 23 Your Eternal Future 233 Chapter 24 The Benefits of Being Thankful vs. a Grumbler 249 Chapter 25 Overcoming the Consequences of Judgmentalism 257 Chapter 26 The Positive Alternative to Judging 267 Chapter 27 Watching Out for Dogs and Swine 275 Chapter 28 How to Receive from God 285 Chapter 29 What’s So Golden about the Golden Rule 297 Chapter 30 The Benefits of the Straight and Narrow vs. the Crooked 303 Chapter 31 Beware of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing 313 Chapter 32 Overcoming Deceptions Called Christian 325 Conclusion How to Be Salvaged 335