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Judging others without first taking a hard look at ourselves will always come back to bite us. We’re better off leaving judgement to God. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 25
Judging others without first taking a hard look at ourselves will always come back to bite us. We’re better off leaving judgement to God. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 25
Jesus knows that it’s the little things that trip us up with worry, that’s why he drew illustrations from birds and wildflowers when telling us to nip it in the bud. Seeking God’s Kingdom and righteousness was the way to go and still is. … More Lessons from the Mountainside 24
Food and clothes are part of life, but Jesus reminds us that they are not to be the focus of our life. How are you doing with that? … More Lessons from the Mountainside 23
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