Can we manufacture goodness on our own?
Jesus wants us to love. Jesus wants us to do good. Jesus wants us to not expect anything in …
Tag Archives: Luke 6
Does God show kindness to all, evil and good?
In Galatians 5:22 we learn that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 …
Does what is in our heart matter? Is that a big deal to Jesus?
I don’t like wormy apples. No one does. It is just not right. The ultimate gross out for sure. I …
“Why are you doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” ~Religious elites to Jesus
Am I like the religious elites, constantly challenging Jesus? Am I a know it all trying to catch him breaking …
“Do you have any idea how difficult it is for the rich to enter God’s kingdom?” ~Jesus
Jesus, as always, asks a very penetrating question. The “rich young ruler” had just turned and left. He was very …
Merciful – What should disciples do? Can I pass the mercy test?
Can I pass the test? Let’s call it the mercy test. Jesus orders me to be merciful. Am I? Jesus …
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to love. Jesus wants me to do good. Jesus wants me to not expect anything in return …
Discipleship – Joy is a Benefit and Results from Being a Disciple
Joy is closely related to gladness and happiness, although joy is more a state of being than an emotion; a …
Goodness — Good Works will be Rewarded
In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lists the “fruit of the Spirit”. “Fruit,” here, means “beneficial results,” the good things that come …
“Why do you call me, ‘Master, Master,’ and do not do what I say?” ~Jesus
Jesus asks very penetrating questions of me. Jesus is patient. Jesus is waiting for my answer. What will I say? …
Kindness — God shows kindness to all, evil and good.
In Galatians 5:22 we learn that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 …
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus doesn’t …
“But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full.” ~Jesus
Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Happy are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom …
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” ~Jesus
Why? The words of Jesus haunt me. Why do I pretend that he is my Master and then not obey …
"Your task is to be true, not popular." ~~Jesus
Being true to Jesus runs counter to our culture. Of course, being true is exactly how Jesus lived. Jesus calls …
“It’s who you are in your heart, not what you say and do, that counts.” ~Jesus
I don’t like wormy apples. No one does. It is just not right. The ultimate gross out for sure. I …
“Be easy on people; you’ll find life a lot easier.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. Judging and focusing on what people are doing I don’t care for will bring the same thing …
“I’ll give you a new heart. I’ll put a new spirit in you.” ~God
We have good news. God has made a promise to us and has entered into an agreement with us through …
“God Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men.” ~Jesus
Sometimes I am so very tempted to get upset with the “ungrateful”. OK, truth be told, I do get upset. …
Should I be the judge?
This theme seems very clear. There isn’t too much to be added here. 8 very specific references citing Jesus, Peter …
