“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the … Continue reading Treat your Enemies with Love
Matthew
Do Not Worry About Your Life
“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, … Continue reading Do Not Worry About Your Life
Meaningless Repetition
“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. “Pray, then, in this way:‘Our Father who is in heaven,Hallowed be Your … Continue reading Meaningless Repetition
Still Wandering in The Wilderness?
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1 NASB1995) The Lord brought to mind this morning a secular song with religious overtones, written by Billy Joel, called, “The River of Dreams” (1993). What he described in the … Continue reading Still Wandering in The Wilderness?
Go and Make Disciples
Jesus Christ, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – had just been crucified on a cross to his death, but was resurrected from the dead by God the Father on the third day. Some of the women came to the tomb and found it empty. An angel spoke … Continue reading Go and Make Disciples
Teeter-Totter “Christians”
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For … Continue reading Teeter-Totter “Christians”
Lies Spread Against You
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the … Continue reading Lies Spread Against You
Salt Becoming Tasteless
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.” (Matthew 5:13 NASB1995) We who profess faith in Jesus Christ are to be those who have … Continue reading Salt Becoming Tasteless
Adultery in Your Heart
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out and throw it from you; for it is … Continue reading Adultery in Your Heart
Run With It 