The Greek word for Lord is “kyrios” which means master Consider this definition with the following verse which is a quote of Jesus: (NASB) Luke 6:46 “Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” When we think of Jesus, do we think of Him as our Master, […]
What treasure fills your heart? Your words and actions will reveal or expose whether your treasure-filled heart is “good” or “evil”. Not my words, those are what Jesus said. (NASB) Luke 6:45 “The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of […]
Jesus gave illustrations which help us to “picture” our lives. (NASB) Luke 6:43-44 “For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit. 44 ‘For each tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do […]
Jesus did not mince words – He did not say something to be ‘politically correct’. He never apologized for saying the truth, for He only spoke truth. (NASB) Luke 6:41-42 “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that in is your own […]
(NASB) Psalm 105:1-5 “OH GIVE thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. 2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. 3 Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. 4 Seek the LORD and […]
Jesus told a parable using a blind man as an illustration. (NASB) Luke 6:39 “…‘A blind man cannot guide a blind man, can he? Will they not both fall into a pit?’” What may be the results of a blind person trying to lead others who are also blind? Pitfalls are waiting for those […]
God’s word states: “Do not judge” Luke 6:37 “do not condemn” Luke 6:37 “forgive” Luke 6:37 With those three admonitions in mind, God also promises that what you give will be returned to you in “good measure”. (NASB) Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a […]
There are times when we may become hypercritical of other believers and what they eat! What does God’s word say about our choices of food and drink? God levels the playing field…all, all will stand before His judgment seat. (NASB) Romans 14:1-4 “NOW ACCEPT the one who is weak in faith, but not for the […]
At whom are you pointing your finger? And upon whose standard are you basing your judgment and/or condemnation? (NASB) Matthew 7:1-2 “DO NOT judge so that you will not be judged. 2 ‘For in the way you judge, you will be judged, and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.’” […]
Greek defines “judge” as krino: to decide, consider, to judge, pass judgment on, condemn. God says: (NIV) Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged.” Greek defines “condemn” katadikazo: to condemn God says: (NIV) Luke 6:37 “Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.” Greek defines “forgive” as apolyo: to release, […]