Matthew 7:12 – “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Simply put, treat others as you want to be treated. Easy, right? You respect me, I respect you; you show kindness to me and I’ll show kindness to you. Not… Continue reading Golden Rule
Matthew 7:7 – Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. As with all scripture, a verse needs to be understood within the context in which it is given. Through the Beatitudes Jesus explained how we should conduct ourselves, which is driven… Continue reading Ask Seek Knock
Luke 6:37 – “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; The issue with man’s judgement is that it is not consistent; what I find offensive in someone, you might find acceptable. When we judge others (let’s not pretend we don’t), it comes from our own personal… Continue reading Measure Well
Matthew 6:19 – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.” We all have basic needs and the three most fundamental are food, clothing and shelter. These are provided for us when we are young but when we start to earn for… Continue reading Heavenly Rich
One of the things I do not like about politicians is the wishy-washy, non-committal answers to direct questions. If I am unsure about something, my aim is always to obtain a clear and definite answer. Jesus always provided definitive answers and instruction. Sometimes the instructions are simple and straightforward while other times they are difficult… Continue reading Quietly Give
In Matthew chapter 5 from verse 21 through to 48, Jesus touches on six different subjects: Anger – Lust – Divorce – Oaths – Retaliation – Love Your Enemies He begins each topic with, “You have heard that it was said…”, followed with a quote from the Torah, and then adds, “But I say to… Continue reading Think Again
After ministering to a great crowd, Jesus ‘went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him’. Imagine yourself among them, sitting on mossy rocks at the feet of the teacher. It’s a lot quieter and a little cooler here and you wait to hear what He will tell you.… Continue reading Lighting the World
Matthew 513 - You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. Salt has an influence and an effect on everything it touches: It holds back decay;… Continue reading Salting the Earth
And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people. So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures,… Continue reading Rabbi Jesus
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