Contributions
Jul 2
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justinmanny added a text contribution yes yesMan that's a tough one. As a Christian, I should aim to do what I say. Be truthful about what you can and can't do for others. Be truthful and honest and when you say your going to do something, fo... Read more »
Apr 30
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JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 5:21-37These verses deserve the closest attention of all readers of the Bible. A right understanding of the doctrines they contain lies at the very root of Christianity. The Lord Jesus here explains more ful... Read more »
Jan 5
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bennettc2969 added a text contribution Matt 5: The Evil of OathsIn verses 33-37 of Matthew 5 Jesus is addressing the epidemic lack of integrity that was undermining Hebrew culture at the time - the swearing of oaths, many of which went unfulfilled. Jesus says that... Read more »
Jan 4
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nateswart added a text contribution Simplicity is keyIt is all too easy to justify something we've done, or prove that we aren't at risk for doing something else. God tells us in Matthew 5:37 to make your response simple ... yes or no, nothing else. We ... Read more »
Jan 3
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spectra added a text contribution Not Simple ObedienceIn every passage here, Jesus talks to people who consider themselves righteous, and tells them that they are not righteous enough. They must not only obey, but live in perfect love toward themselves a... Read more »
May 22
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daily_devotions added a link contribution Opposites DayWe may not have to turn our lives totally around - like an Opposites Day skit - however there is still so much we can do. Read more »
Apr 28
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justindean added a text contribution Preach it Jesus!Matthew 5 Jesus wakes up, and the crowds were already gathering. So he grabs his closest disciples and climbs the mountain to speak to them alone. Jesus was a leader of leaders. He could have preac... Read more »
Nov 12
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charlescameron added a text contribution Matthew 5:1-7:295:1-2 Here, we have the introduction to ‘the Sermon on the Mount’ (chs. 5-7). Reference is made to both ‘the disciples’ and ‘the crowds’. The disciples are taught with a view to becoming teachers of t... Read more »
Nov 6
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harrelsoncu added a text contribution It's not in our own power, PRIDEWhy does a false swearing equate to evil? It's because it comes from a sense of self that feels like you are the one whose power it is in accomplish a task. Reality says it's God's power that accomp... Read more »
Aug 6
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lifechurch added a video contribution Truth or Don't You DareSimply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.'BE HONEST1) ARE YOU COMMITTED TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING?Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love...for it is t... Read more »