“Be careful not do you acts of righteousness before men.” This is a theme that is found several times in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s made me wonder about this blog. What are my motives? Why am I tackling this project? I really and truly want to...
When we think of the “unforgivable sin,” we typically think of the verse saying ‘anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.’ This verse is a bit shrouded in mystery as to its interpretation and has had endless scholarly debate...
Jesus did not practice what he preached. More accurately, he preached what he practiced. He lived it before he ever taught it. I heard a sermon once from a man (can’t remember his name right now but it was on sermonindex.net) who decided he would only preach...
This teaching is not necessarily easy to digest. Look at the list: Adultery=when you lust in your heart after a man/woman. Plan B–Cut off those parts of the body through which lust happens. Divorce=adultery, when that person marries another (not necessarily...
I read these verses and I’m so far away. Am I “merciful that I might be shown mercy?” Uhh….no. Definitely not. Gotta work on that one. Or how about “pure in heart.” No there too. Ok, how about “peacemaker?” I...
