Serving God is rewarding, but not always in the way the world might expect. We don’t serve for earthly reward but for heavenly ones to come. Where is your treasure? That’s where your heart will be. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 22
Jesus has a way of turning even commonly held concepts upside down. Fasting done in secret looks a lot different from that in public. Only one is pleasing to God. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 21
Prayer doesn’t require big words, but it does require a big commitment of laying self at the feet of Jesus. Still, we can do it, because Jesus showed us how. … More Lessons from the Mountainside: 20
Not only should we do good in secret but pray in secret. What’s that all about? Jesus knows it’s about keeping pride at bay. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 19
In following Jesus, it’s not just that do good, but do it in secret. In this, we achieve the level of righteousness he requires and our reward from God. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 18
What makes us reflect the perfection of God? Loving those who are not like us. And not just loving them but praying for them as well. This is how ordinary Christians live extraordinary lives to the glory of Christ. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 17
Doing good to those who do good to us is expected. Doing good to those who do us evil sends a message that brings glory to Christ. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 16
How are you doing these days with keeping your word? There’s only one who has never broken his word, so we need to stick to simple yes and no answers. Anything else will not help our witness. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 15
When Jesus’s words sound harsh and strict, it’s good to dig deep into they why of his ways. It’s always for our good. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 14
Can we find redemption from sexual sins? What about sexual desires? Jesus has the answer for both. Actually, Jesus is the answer. … More Lessons from Mountainside 13