Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely “But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.” Matthew 7: 26, NIV In our final week of the Sermon on the Mount series (Matthew 7:13-27), Jesus reminds us that, as...
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Empathizing

Empathizing “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7: 12, NIV In Week 8 of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7: 1-12) Jesus begins this part of his teaching concerning our relationships...
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Prioritizing Eternal Wealth

Prioritizing Eternal Wealth “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth…but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6: 19-21, NIV In Week 7 of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus makes it clear...
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The Lordʻs Prayer

The Lordʻs Prayer “Our Father, who art in Heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not...
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Eliminating Hypocrisy

Eliminating Hypocrisy ““when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” Matthew 6:3, NIV “when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen..” Matthew 6:6, NIV “when you fast, put...