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My eyes can get me into all sorts of trouble. When speaking of adultery, Jesus connects the heart with the eye. But I tell you […]

Eyes, gateway to the heart

When Jesus says, anyone who is angry with a brother or sister, will be subject to judgment. Matthew 5v22 Many feel condemned. I have been […]

Angry with a brother?

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Many struggle with the Bible, especially the Old Testament. So, what was Jesus’ view? “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law […]

Perplexed by God’s Word

What is it that makes a person shine? You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew […]

Light under pressure

Office workers under stress, target holds up help sign.

What does Jesus mean by – “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made […]

Who are the salt of the earth?

There is nothing like persecution to raise indignation, Yet Jesus said, Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom […]

Why Suffering

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If Jesus is the prince of peace, why is there so much conflict in the world? Jesus himself said, Blessed are the peacemakers, for they […]

Peacemakers?

There is an ambition that the Lord applauds. He says, But let the one who boasts boast about this: That they have the understanding to […]

Godly ambition

What is mercy in our day? Jesus said, Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 Mercy is not something we […]

Mercy

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Jesus values righteousness. He said, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 I assume righteousness means […]

Hunger for Righteousness

When Jesus says, ‘The poor in spirit’, ‘those who mourn’ and ‘the meek’ are blessed, he affirms Micah’s summary, ‘He has shown you …what […]

Walk Humbly

Jesus can be bewildering- Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5v5 This seems unrealistic, but Jesus goes further, Do not […]