Introduction--We now come to the end of the main body of the Sermon on the Mount. That is what we have in Chapter 7, verses 1-12. -When we get to verses 13-28, we will meet with a great invitation, a great exhortation, a great demand, a great decision set before us.-But first, the main ideas are brought to a close.-What is the logical connection between what we've seen so far and these closing statements--I WOULD DESCRIBE IT LIKE THIS.-THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT CLOSES WITH WARNINGS AND GUIDANCE AGAINST HYPOCRISY IN THE REALM OF JUDGMENT -See verse 5-. -AND THE WARNINGS AND GUIDANCE THAT OUR LORD GIVES US WILL SERVE US WELL FOR THE APPLICATION OF THIS TEACHING.-What do we do with these truths that we have been hearing- What kinds of judgments do we form as a result of what we've been taught- -WE DO FORM JUDGMENTS AS WE ARE TAUGHT GOD'S WORD.-The sermon on the mount forces us not just to think about ourselves, but to think about everyone else.-GOD'S WORD FORCES ME TO THINK ABOUT MY OWN SPIRITUAL CONDITION, BUT I'M ALSO FORCED TO THINK ABOUT YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION.-THIS ACTUALLY POINTS US TO ANOTHER WAY IN WHICH GOD'S PEOPLE ARE DISTINCT. -GOD'S PEOPLE CARE ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL CONDITION OF OTHER PEOPLE.-BUT we care about others in a way that is LOVING.-It is not examination for the purpose of self-exaltation. It is an examination for the purpose of exhortation and investment. How can I encourage you, how can I help you--We are concerned that other people know the true God, know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are doing well spiritually, are in the truth. THIS MATTERS TO US.