General guidelines. This section establishes the model Code of Conduct and is based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ in His Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew, Chapters Five through Seven, of the Holy Bible:

How blest are those who know they need God, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them. How blest are the sorrowful, for they shall be comforted. How blest are those of a gentle spirit, they shall possess the earth. How blest are those who are hungry and thirsty to see that right wins, they shall be satisfied. How blest are those who show mercy, mercy shall be shown to them. How blest are those whose hearts are pure; they shall see God. How blest are the peacemakers, God shall call them His sons. How blest are those who suffer persecution for the cause of right, the kingdom of Heaven is theirs. How blest are you when you suffer insults and persecution and false accusations for My sake, rejoice and be glad for rich is your reward in Heaven.^5:3-12

You are salt to the world. You are a light to the world. Shine your light before men so that when they see the good you do, they may praise your Father in Heaven.^5:13-16

Do not think that I came to destroy the law. I have come to fulfill it. Unless you are better than the self-righteous and the lawyers, you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven.^5:17,20

You have learned, "Do not murder or you will be judged." But I tell you that anyone who nurses anger against his brother will be in danger of the judgment.^5:21-22

When you are bringing your gift to the altar and you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift before the altar and go and make peace with your brother. Only then come back and offer your gift.^5:23-24

If someone sues you, settle quickly with him while you are both on your way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and you are thrown in prison.^5:25

You have learned, "Do not commit adultery." But I tell you, if a man even looks at a woman with impure thoughts, he has already committed adultery with her in his heart.^5:27-28

If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. If any part of your body is your undoing, cut it off, for it is better to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go to hell.^5:29-30

You were told, "A man who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce." But I tell you that whoever divorces his wife causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.^5:31-32

You have learned, "Do not swear falsely." But I tell you not to swear at all. Plain "yes" or "no" is all you need.^5:33-37

You have learned, "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." But I tell you not to set yourself against the man who wrongs you. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn and offer him your left. If a man wants to sue you for your shirt, let him have your coat as well. If a man in authority forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give when you are asked to give; and do not turn your back on a man who wants to borrow.^5:38-42

You have learned, "Love your neighbor and hate your enemy." But I tell you, do good to those who hate you and love and pray for your enemies. There must be no limit to your goodness, as your Heavenly Father's goodness knows no bounds.^5:43-48

Do not show off your good deeds before men. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in Heaven.^6:1-4

When you pray, go into a room alone and pray to your Father who sees in secret and will reward you openly.^6:5-6

In this manner, pray: Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever. Amen.^6:9-13

If you forgive others the wrongs they have done, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, then the wrongs you have done will not be forgiven by your Heavenly Father.^6:14-15

When you fast, comb your hair and wash your face so that it is not obvious that you are fasting. Your Father who sees in secret, will reward you openly.^6:16-18

Do not store up treasures of the earth, but store up treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.^6:19-21

The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is sound, you will have light for your whole body. But if your eye is wayward, your whole body shall be full of darkness.^6:22-23

No one can serve two masters. You cannot serve God and money.^6:24

Do not worry about food, drink and clothes. Your Heavenly Father knows you need them all. Set your mind on God's kingdom and His justice and all these things shall be added unto you. Do not worry about tomorrow, each day has trouble enough of its own.^6:25-34

Do not judge and you will not be judged. For as you judge others, in the same way you will be judged.^7:2

Do not try to remove the speck from your brother's eye until you have removed the plank from your own eye.^7:3-5

Do not give what is holy to dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them and turn and hurt you.^7:6

Ask, and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened.^7:7-8

Always treat others as you would like to be treated.^7:12

Enter by the narrow gate. The gate is wide that leads to destruction, but the gate that leads to life is narrow.^7:13-14

Beware of wolves who are dressed like sheep. You will know them by their fruit. A good tree always produces good fruit.^7:15-20

It is not those who say, "Lord, Lord," but those who do the will of My Heavenly Father who will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.^7:21

If a man hears My words and acts upon them, he is like a wise man who builds his house on a rock. But a man who does not act on my words is like a foolish man who builds his house on sand.^7:24-27

When Jesus finished teaching, they knew he spoke with authority.^7:29