Sermon on the mount, part ten

The next section of Matthew's version of the sermon is 7:15-21.  There Matthew tells the disciples to watch out for false prophets. Then he gives multiple metaphors that boil down to "By their fruit you will recognize them." That's not very specific is it? Jesus does not explain how to tell the the difference between bad fruit and good fruit. However, since this passage was written decades after Jesus's death, and there were probably already a few versions of Christianity put out by other prophets, I'm guessing the author has something in mind. This sentiment is also found in Luke's version of the sermon, 6:43-45

Verses 21-23 tell us not everyone will get into the kingdom of heaven, even some of those who prophesy, drive out demons, and perform miracles in Jesus's name. Then who will, pray tell. Verses 24-27 tell us that it is everyone who hears these words of Jesus (in the sermon) and puts them into practice. That person will be like the wise man who built his house upon a rock. Do you know the song? The wise man is also found in Luke's version, 6:46-49

That is the end of Matthew's version of the sermon on the mount. So what are the concrete, specific things that Jesus said in Matthew's version of the sermon that could actually be put into practice?

*Rejoice when being persecuted because of Jesus. Verse 5:12
*Be more righteous than the pharisees, by....
     Not insulting your brother
     Reconciling differences before making offerings
     Settle matters quickly with those who are suing you
     Do not lust after women
     Do not divorce except for marital unfaithfulness
     Do not swear oaths (make cross your heart hope to die promises, oops we skipped that)
     Turn the other cheek
     Do not resist an evil person
     Give to anyone who asks
     Love your enemies
     Pray for those who persecute you
     Be perfect (whoa!)
     Give in secret
     Pray in private
     Keep your prayers short and to the point
     Do not advertise your fasting
     Do not store up treasures on earth
     Do not worry about food, drink, or clothing
     Do not worry about tomorrow
     Do not judge
     Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

The people who do these things are the ones Jesus was talking about. They are the ones who will get into that kingdom of heaven by the small gate and the narrow road. They are building their houses on rock, not sand. How many Christians do you know that do ALL these things? Forget all, how many do you know that are perfect? How many do you think will get into the kingdom of heaven?
  
How many of those things are actually of practical use for day to day living, if there is no god? Maybe six. The most practical, of course, is do unto others as you would have others do unto you, or the so called golden rule. But Jesus wasn't the only person in history to give us a version of that principle.