The Life & Teachings of Jesus

The Gospels and the Sermon on the Mount.

• the salt of the earth IDIOM Good, honest, dependable people who lack pretension.
• a wolf in sheep's clothing IDIOM A dangerous or hostile person who hides behind a harmless, friendly appearance.
• cast the first stone IDIOM To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.
• go the extra mile IDIOM To make an extra effort; to do a particularly good job.
• turn the other cheek IDIOM To accept punishment or injury without retaliating.
• the blind leading the blind IDIOM A situation in which someone incompetent is guiding others who are equally incompetent.
• the eye of a needle IDIOM A standard for something so difficult it is all but impossible to pass or achieve.
• the meek shall inherit the earth IDIOM The gentle and humble will ultimately prevail over the powerful and arrogant.
• a house divided IDIOM A group weakened by internal conflict and unable to survive its own disunity.
• a millstone around your neck IDIOM A heavy, inescapable burden or responsibility that drags you down.
• O ye of little faith IDIOM A gently mocking rebuke to someone who doubts or lacks confidence.
• faith can move mountains IDIOM Strong belief and conviction can accomplish seemingly impossible things.
• man shall not live by bread alone IDIOM People need more than material things; spiritual or emotional nourishment matters too.
• the straight and narrow IDIOM A morally correct and disciplined way of living.