“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. ’But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:27-28 Here Jesus takes aim at the very foundation of life. I love a list of rules like the Ten…
In the story of the Good Samaritan, he sees the need of the man beat up and left alongside of the road. Not only does he see the need, but he also sees the man as a human being. This man has value simply because he exists. The Good Samaritan is not asking of…
I grew up in a factory town. While in recent years it has gotten better, I remember friends coming to visit me and remarking on how bad the town smelled. I hadn’t noticed it until I moved away for a season. When I came back I understood. I had gotten so used to it…
“Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will…
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