Who Would Jesus Talk To?

Verse: Matthew 5:46-48 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your...

Love Our Enemies?

Verse: Matthew 5:43-45 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his...

Giving Love Undeservedly

Verse: Matthew 5:46-48 “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your...

Overcome Evil with Good

Verse: Matthew 5:40-42 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you....

More Like Jesus

Verse: Matthew 5:38-39 “You have heard that is was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’  39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person.  If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Devotion This scripture is often used (incorrectly)...

Empty Words?

Verse: Matthew 5:36-37 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil. Devotion I love the practicality of this. Have you ever sworn to someone that...