In communication, thesis matters more than anything. It sets the tone and drives and edits the content for the rest of the message. Jesus’ thesis for the sermon on the mount is How to Be Happy.
Gentleness and peacemaking is not an introverted personality trait – it’s the product of following Jesus and becoming formed to His way.
Worship is not coerced from anyone. True worship is always voluntary. Our worship is somewhat akin to what we do when we have free...