38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyoneContinue reading “Going the Extra Mile”
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A life of humble simplicity
“The life of Christ was a life of humble simplicity, yet how infinitely exalted was his mission. Christ is our example in all things.” — Ellen G. White Dig a Little Deeper: How can you follow Christ in a life of humility and simplicity? Think of specific things you can do.
:) To Share in the Life of God
“However, as the Eastern churches have always maintained, through Christ creation is intended eventually to share in the life of God, the life of divine nature. ” —John Polkinghorne Dig a Little Deeper: This is a high spiritual goal, to say the least. How does one experience sharing in “the life of God”?
:) Blessed are you when people insult you…
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. — Jesus, Matthew 5: 11-12, NIV, accessed fromContinue reading “:) Blessed are you when people insult you…”
:) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:10, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com Let’s face it, living a righteous, Godly life has never been easy. There has always been opposition. The prophets suffered greatly for their calling. John the Baptist, Jesus and many othersContinue reading “:) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness”
:) Blessed are the peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” — Jesus, Matthew 5:9, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com It seems that many Christians have trouble with the idea of Jesus as a peacemaker and even more trouble with the idea of themselves as peacemakers. After all what can one person in this world doContinue reading “:) Blessed are the peacemakers”
:) Blessed are the pure in heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” –Jesus, Matthew 5:8, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com Blessed are those who see the world through the eyes of love. When our hearts are pure we see a world filled with life, love and oneness. We see God. Dig Deeper: How do we better expressContinue reading “:) Blessed are the pure in heart”
:) Blessed are the Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” –Matthew Jesus, Matthew 5:7, NIV, accessed from BibleGateway.com If we show mercy to others God will show mercy to us. Scary isn’t it? Digging Deeper Where do you fall short in showing mercy to others? How can you do better?
:) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Jesus, The Bible, Matthew 5:6, NIV, Accessed by Bible Gateway.com Some precious souls can do many good deeds; they feed the hungry, help heal the sick and wounded, comfort the abused, visit the imprisoned and do many other good andContinue reading “:) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness”
:) Introduction to the Beatitudes
“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.” — The Bible Matthew Chapter 5:1-2, New International Version, accessed via Bible Gateway.com. Beginning today we will be considering that great teaching session of Jesus usually referred toContinue reading “:) Introduction to the Beatitudes”
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