Read Matthew 7:1-6. Have you ever said something and what you said or what you wrote in an email was taken completely out of context? When that happens, it’s frustrating. Hey, the other day, I heard you say, fill in the blank… Come on, that’s not what I meant. And you have to explain yourself. […]
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Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt4 of 4)
Quick Recap 1) The first litmus test–Christianity is not a show. It’s not a performance. Don’t live before men. 2) Related to this, the second litmus test–a Christian knows how to cultivate a secret faith before God. 3) The third litmus test–a Christian is one who lives out his faith publicly in the world. As […]
Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt3 of 4)
The fifth litmus test–a Christian is someone who is concerned about God’s name and His kingdom. Verse 9. We start with acknowledging who we are talking to. Our Father in heaven. He is the Creator, we are the creature. We start by acknowledging the immense gap between us and God. God is not our buddy. […]
Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt2 of 4)
Christianity is not a show, it’s not a performance lived out before men. If the way of the Pharisee is pompous, trumpet sounding ostentation, then what is the way of a Christian? It’s the way of secrecy. This is the second litmus test. A Christian knows how to cultivate a secret faith before God. 3 […]
Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt1 of 4)
Today, we are going to cover the Lord’s Prayer. Read Matt 6:9-15. This chapter is packed. If you’ve been to church for a while, chances are, you’ve probably listened to sermons about the Lord’s Prayer, or storing up treasures in heaven, or seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness first. But what you may or may not […]
Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt4 of 4)
Examine your life. Have you taken the Law and changed it to suit your preferences? Take for example, this command to love your neighbors as yourself, which includes your enemies. There are some who have no enemies, which is hard to believe, but if you stay away from everyone and do your own thing, I […]