Comparing Sermon On The Mount And Psalm 23

Comparing the Sermon on the Mount and Psalm 23

The Sermon on the Mount and Psalm 23 exemplifies the powerful voice of Christian beliefs which are instilled in all humanity. Both masterpieces pledge morality, decency, integrity, faith, the love of humanity and the forgiveness of sin. The Sermon on the Mount is a major teaching of Jesus in accordance with living a righteous and good life, one which is perceived as god intended for humans. Jesus further explains the ideas of the ten commandments and ratifies the suffering as a path to god and holiness. The Psalm 23 demonstrates how humanity is led to life through the Shepard and does not sway from the path of good. The Psalm 23 also provides a notion that strong faith will yield eternal life to god. The Sermon illuminates the principles of following the ten commandments and living a life of good will and strong faith. The Sermon on the Mount and

Psalm 23 are enshrined in the hearts of Christians, to live fruitful and productive lives in the eyes of god.
The Sermon on the Mount is a testimony of the power of Jesus’s teachings. It embodies the ideas of suffering and goodwill. The repetition of ‘blessed’ is used to greet the weak, oppressed, the down trodden and the poor. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3, New testament version). The Sermon further discusses the plight of people under the oppression and evil authorities that governs them. “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake”. (Matthew 5:11, King James version) These teachings illustrate how humanity has sinned and moved away from the teachings of God through Moses. Similarly, Psalm 23 explores the idea of suffering through the eyes of David, who is guided by God to safety. This is apparent when David is in danger or lost, “You prepare a table before me, in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows” (Psalm 23:5, New International version). Furthermore, David’s belief in God is unquestioned, allowing him to walk a path of goodness and righteousness, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me” (Psalm 23:6, King James version). Both teachings present the concept of suffering and fortitude.
The differences in the works include the discussion on the ten commandments in the Sermon, by which Jesus reinforces them and condemns those that break them.

Jesus sets a multitude of rules and explanations, for which humanity must follow to live a good life in the eyes of God. In contrast, Psalm 23 primarily discusses how a strong faith in God will provide an assurance that a life led following God is a correct path to a life of salvation. In the Sermon, Jesus exclaims the consequences of living sinful and unholy lives, while Psalm 23 focuses on a life of holiness and belief in God. “I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4, Parallel verses). The Sermon on the Mount is written on the form of a speech and a prayer, where as, the Psalm 23 is written as a narration of David’s life. Sermon on the Mount and the Psalm 23 reaches out to the minds of people whose faith must be strongly instilled and revitalized. However, the Sermon utilizes a direct approach to be thorough and without question, where as, Psalm 23 is an abstract version which glorifies a belief in

God.
In conclusion, the Sermon on the Mount enlightens all humanity and provides a guiding light to living a holy life. It also, provides an absolute idea of human behaviour and the governing laws of humanity. This manifest itself within the internal goodness of people and their willingness to abide by the Christian faith. The sermon provides a spiritual sense of comfort and complete wisdom of the existence of man. On the other hand, Psalm 23 is in the perspective of David, one who has followed the path of God with unshakable faith, such to live a life of holiness and goodwill.