The United States is normally considered a Christian nation. In surveys regarding the religious background of Americans, it is thought that up to 80% of respondents said that they were Christian while 40-50% considered themselves evangelical. Yet, many don’t attend church and seldom read the Bible. The Lord addresses this issue in the next few verses. He emphasizes that there are certain characteristics that make up the life of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Are these a part of your life? This is the third message in this mini-series in the Gospel of Matthew.