Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so…
Do not refuse anyone
You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone…
simply Yes or No
Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you,…
It was also said
It was also said, “Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.” But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the…
It is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with…
You have heard that it was said
You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone…
I have come not to abolish [the law] but to fulfill [the law]
Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven…
Blessed are those who are persecuted
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds…
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called daughters and sons of God
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called daughters and sons of God.” –Matthew 8:9 I begin this day with a confession that I daresay most of you would…
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” –Matthew 5:8 Earlier this week Jeni Furr shared with me a poem composed about these days of coronavirus. It…