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, […]

              (NIV) Romans 11:33-36 “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom  and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, And his paths beyond tracing out! ‘Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?’ ‘Who has ever given to God, That God should repay him?’ For from him and […]

What are the world’s motives for how they treat others? Motives are all important in our expectations of others. (NASB) Luke 6:32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners love those who love them.” Loving those who love you is commendable.  But Christ-like love is loving […]

 Jesus said that we are to treat others the way we want them to treat us.  (Luke 6:31) Loving, Doing Good, Blessing, Praying: How do you want others to treat you? To overlook at least some of your faults and maybe even all of them? To give you love without any strings attached (I’ll love […]

 Jesus said: (NASB) Luke 6:31 “Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.” Uh-oh!  Not fair!  That would mean you and I would have to give up: Getting even Taking revenge Suing another Feeling sorry for ourselves and wanting others to feel sorry for us too To forgive without any grudges To […]

Following Christ is not always easy…He gives hard things for His followers to do…consider the subject of retaliation: Retaliation for a wrong against your person…if someone hits you, consider carefully how you should respond… Retaliation for being sued…consider carefully how you should respond… Retaliation for being robbed…consider carefully how you should respond… Retaliation – Replaced […]