If you were sitting today on a hillside listening to Jesusrs" Sermon on the Mount how ought you respond Become What You Are is the insiderrs"s guide to Jesusrs" agenda-the goal of "spiritual formation." This goal is a transformed heart a change at the inner center of our being that leads to a life that pleases God. Or as a shorthand it means becoming like Christ.This unique approach to the most famous sermon juxtaposes "analysis" with "practice" sections throughout. In the analysis sections the essential meaning of the text-what Jesus and Matthew were driving at-is explained for each section of the sermon. A practice section follows calling you to engage Jesusrs" meaning for yourself.By understanding what the Sermon meant in its context and how you can take it seriously in this modern world as a follower of Jesus you will be able to become what you are.