Joe: Alright, alright, we're back with another chapter of the Bible! Alright, so what's going on in Matthew 5?

Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this is the famous chapter where Jesus begins his famous Sermon on the Mount.

Joe: Whoa whoa whoa, slow down there, professor. What's the Sermon on the Mount?

Bible Expert: It's one of the most famous passages of the Bible. Basically, Jesus is preaching to a large crowd of people and he's talking about the nature of true godliness. He talks about the Beatitudes, which are blessings for those who are humble and blessed by God. He also talks about how his followers should be the salt of the earth and a light to the world.

Joe: Whoa, that sounds pretty intense.

Bible Expert: It is! He's really challenging people to live according to higher standards. He talks about how his followers should be more righteous than the Pharisees, who were seen as the most righteous people of their time. He also talks about how people should be peacemakers and how they should love their enemies.

Joe: Hmmm, that's pretty heavy stuff. Is there anything else?

Bible Expert: Yes, he talks about how his followers should be careful about how they use their words and how they should avoid anger. He also talks about how people should be careful about the promises they make and how they should keep their word. Finally, he talks about how people should be reconciled with each other if they have disagreements.

Joe: Wow, that's some serious advice. Alright, Jamie, Google it. Let's make sure this is true!