Tag: Sermon on the Mount
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A life that is devoted to serving others is a life with true meaning and is full of light!
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When we walk like Jesus – loving others and not think of ourselves – then we “lay up” treasure in heaven. What is precious to us cannot be stolen away and will never wear old or deteriorate. And even after this earth passes away, love with continue for all eternity.
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We certainly should not be announcing to others that we are fasting so they feel sorry for us! And, if fasting is to humble us, then why would we use it to promote ourselves as better than others?
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God’s people can and should be private prayer all day long. The metaphor of a closet shows us that no one can tell when we are praying!
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By loving, we can be complete (perfect) disciples.
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We should not be concerned with our “rep.” If we are concerned with what others think of us, it is probably our pride that could be hurt. This should not be a concern for a Christian.
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Jesus teaches us two simple truths. Revere the name of God and always tell the truth!
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The fabric that has made America so strong for these many years is the Christian Family. But when that unit is weakened or broken apart, society no longer has a moral compass or example to guide it.
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Jesus closes this lesson with a warning that, if we do not resolve the sin of anger in ourselves, we will have to deal with the consequences. God will not intervene to “fix” the mess we have made when our own anger is the cause.
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God has designed it so that when we do a good thing, the glory He receives is magnified.