(Jesus continued) “Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand […]
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(Jesus continued) “Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1 Once again Lord I have to thank You for Your patience with us. How easy it is for us to get caught up […]
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(Jesus continued) “And if you salute only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? You therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:47, 48. Oh Lord how we all wish we could be perfect like you are perfect. We all strive […]
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(Jesus continued) “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil […]
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(Jesus continued) “Give to him who begs from you and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.” Matthew 5:42 Thank You Lord for the gift of giving. Thank You for Your discernment when we give. Lord all we have is because of You. Thank You for giving Your all for us. Thank You […]
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(Jesus continued) “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if any one forces you to […]
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(Jesus continued) “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” Matthew 5:37 Lord it seems people were trying to get their view out as ‘gospel’ all the while making false accounts and accusations. They apparently wanted to become more ‘believable’ by saying more than yes or no. […]
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(Jesus continued) “And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.” Matthew 5:36 Lord how this verse reminds us what little control we have over the houses (our bodies) that we live in. You certainly remind all of us that You are the one that is in control. […]
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