(NASB) Matthew 6:9 “Pray, then, in this way: “˜Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” Jesus always referred to God as His Father and He has given you and me a pattern for praying. Jesus explained His relationship with God His Father throughout His ministry. (NIV) Matthew 11:27 “All things have been […]
When we talk with the living God of the Bible ““ it is true communication with the Person of God. He hears and answers prayers”¦yours and mine. Jesus warned His followers about hypocritical prayers: (NASB) Matthew 6:5 “When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray […]
It is amazing how many times Jesus spoke against hypocrites. Hypocrites are people who pretend to be someone on the outside and are 180 degrees different on the inside. They pretend they have certain beliefs, feelings, or virtues which they do not possess; they are insincere and false, wearing a mask. Actors on stage or […]
Generosity is rewarded”¦generosity, many times, is publicized when large amounts of money are given to a favorite organization or cause. Donors to churches are often remembered publicly with a plaque or a brass plate. What did Jesus say about doing good deeds or “˜acts of righteousness”™ which are highly publicized? Jesus warned about giving with […]
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownies are clubs for boys and girls. They earn badges which takes work to achieve. There is satisfaction and a public recognition of their award. For a teen-age boy to earn the highest badge of Eagle Scout takes dedication and purpose, time and effort to attain that […]
Teacher”™s use various methods to spur students on to doing their best. Students graduate to the next level as they meet the required standards which have been established. For the follower”™s of Christ ““ obedience to God”™s words are important. We are to become more like Christ Jesus. Will we reach perfection? Not in this […]
Golfers hit the ball from the tee to the green and into the cup”¦some use more shots than others. There will always be the next “˜hole”™ or the next “˜nine”™ to better the score. No one “˜conquers”™ a golf course”¦we can make friends with it, but never conquer it. Just ask Tiger Woods. Golf can […]
If someone strikes out at you”¦what do you do? What did Jesus say to do? If someone brings a lawsuit against you”¦what do you do? What did Jesus say? If someone asks to borrow from you”¦what do you do? What did Jesus say to do? What is the world”™s motto? Getting even is the world”™s […]
There is a fable about a shepherd boy who cried “˜Wolf”™ repeatedly when there was no wolf. Eventually people did not believe his words of alarm. When the wolf did come, no one responded to his voice of panic. Reputations are built on our words ““ whether we are telling the truth or if we […]
Is there need for further comments concerning divorce beyond what Jesus stated? (NIV) Matthew 5:31-32 “It has been said, “˜Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.”™ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who […]