(Jesus continued) “Again you have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’” Matthew 5:33 Thank You Lord for Your tolerance with us. Thank You for always inviting us back when we stumble and fall. Lord You are […]
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(Jesus continued) “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that every one who divorces his wife, except on the grounds of unchastity, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” Matthew 5:31, 32 Lord, what shall I […]
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(Jesus continued) “And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better that you lost one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Matthew 5:30 Lord once again we have to step back and wonder about Your strong words against sin. Two […]
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(Jesus continued) “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell.” Matthew 5:29 Lord this certainly sounds extreme and yet is it really. Many a person that has strayed would […]
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(Jesus continued) “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 4:27, 28 Thank You Lord that You see our hearts and You know our motives. Thank You […]
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(Jesus continued) “Make friends quickly with your accuser, while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison; truly, I say to you, you will never get out till you have paid the last penny.” Matthew […]
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(Jesus continues) “So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23, 24 Peace….Lord you ask that we be at peace […]
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(Jesus continues) “You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council […]
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(Jesus continued) “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 4:20 Thank You Lord for coming to earth and paying the price for our sin. Thank You for the assurance that we will spend all eternity with You. Oh how […]
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(Jesus continues) “Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 4:19 Thank You Lord for teaching us how to serve You. Thank […]
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