How hard is it to be a disciple of Jesus?
Why this is important: I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then …Something happens. Or several things. …
Tag Archives: Matthew 7
“You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.” ~Jesus
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the …
Why was Jesus the Messiah regarded as a teacher and prophet?
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching… Matthew 7:28 Why it matters: …
Do I have an obligation to “fix” myself?
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure …
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus does …
Will Jesus call us worthless goats and send us to hell?
Jesus has some goals in mind for us. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns us that there will …
What is the main thing about the main thing?
Jesus is beginning to wrap up his Manifesto (aka the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7). Jesus now lays …
Is a true prophet’s godly life a reflection of his calling?
Why this is important: Jesus said, “a tree is recognized by its fruit”. When looking for “fruit,” here are specific …
Are we asking, knocking and seeking? Will we persist?
Why it matters: Jesus continues the lessons from His Manifest (Matthew 5-7). This one is very important. It is the …
Can we predict how hard it will be for us in following Jesus?
This Jesus saying is a part of what I call the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) aka the Sermon …
When should it be ASAP?
Today is the day to start. Let’s redefine ASAP. A = Always S = Say A = A P = …
Why were the crowds so astonished at how Jesus taught?
Jesus wrapped up His Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). The teaching is over. What He has said is amazing. The …
Do we see how much God cares?
The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …
Will we happy if we are obedient to Jesus?
Jesus asks very penetrating questions of us. Jesus is patient. Jesus is waiting for our answer. What will we say? …
How is the evaluation of ministries commended by Jesus?
What we know: Jesus warns about false prophets. He does this many times. Jesus is clear that not every minister or …
How should we act knowing that hell is real?
Can we choose not to go to hell? The answer is yes. Hell is real. What matters the most: The punishment of …
How can a good tree produce bad fruit?
Jesus is beginning to wrap up His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). Jesus changed his brief metaphor from sheep and …
How does Jesus wrap things up in His Manifesto?
Jesus is about to wrap His Manifesto (Matthew 5-7). There is one final parable to lay it all out. There …
Does our critical spirit have a way of boomeranging on us?
Jesus has a requirement for me as I stand before Him, confessing I have missed God’s goal, I am a …
Is Jesus clear about what He expects from us?
Why this is important: Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first …
“No one can pray and worry at the same time.” ~Max Lucado | What is prayer?
God’s goal is for us to talk with Him, trust Him and obey Him. Our alignment with God takes the anxiety …
Are there examples where Jesus didn’t judge?
Jesus famously said in the Jesus Manifesto “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way …
Should we judge others or not?
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if we …
If we are disobedient, are we living in darkness? Will we suffer God’s wrath?
Not all work is the same. Some things are much more important in the Kingdom than others. I shouldn’t waste …
What is false doctrine? Where does it come from?
Yeshua [Jesus], the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing …
Does False Doctrine contradict the good news of Jesus the Messiah?
Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …
“Beware … ” ~Jesus — What the New Testament has to say on deception by religions leaders
This is a series of quotes to emphasize the seriousness of deception and our responsibility to look out for it …
What kind of fruit am I producing? Has Jesus changed my character?
I can’t impress God. Some ministers are trying to impress us though. Jesus called it straight. Jesus knows the real …
To judge or not to judge …
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if …
Can I bargain with God?
My on my how we love to bargain. Even with God. “If you do X … then I will do …
“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him.” ~Jesus
I will admit it. I have evil desires. There is evil in my heart. Evil is a lack of goodness. …
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits.” ~Jesus
Jesus warns us in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) where we hear Him say “Beware of the false prophets, who come …
“You hypocrite first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.” ~Jesus
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto. I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard …
“If you know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” ~Jesus
God is good. God alone is good. God only has good things in mind for me. Jesus wants me to …
“And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their religious elitist leaders.” ~Apostle Matthew
Jesus wrapped up His Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). The teaching is over. What He has said is amazing. The …
Does lack of self examination lead to pride and self-delusion?
There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It still continues among believers today. I need …
What does God expect when I talk with Him?
So what is prayer? The most basic definition of prayer is “talking with God.” Prayer is not meditation or passive reflection; …
“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” ~Jesus
Jesus has just finished talking about not judging and hypocrisy in the Jesus Manifesto. At first sight and hearing, this is …
Hypocrisy — What happens when my deeds do not match my words?
Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …
Hell — The reality of hell should affect the way people live. — The importance of making the right choice.
Can I choose not to go to hell? The punishment of the wicked in hell is as never ending as the …
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” ~Jesus
Jesus is about to wrap His Manifesto. There is one final parable to lay it all out. There is a contrast …
“A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.” ~Jesus
Jesus is beginning to wrap up His manifesto. Jesus changed his brief metaphor from sheep and wolves to trees and …
Judging Others – Some Examples of Jesus the Messiah refusing
Jesus famously said “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will …
“Blessed be God — He heard me praying.” ~King David
I need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. I don’t need to look around. …
Peace — Through the Father’s provision for the believer
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …
“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 …
“Then he will turn to the ‘goats,’ the ones on his left, and say, ‘Get out, worthless goats! You’re good for nothing but the fires of hell. And why?” ~Jesus
Jesus has some goals in mind for me. Jesus is clear what they are. Jesus warns me that there will …
False Doctrine — It contradicts the good news of Jesus the Messiah
Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …
“The one who listens to you, listens to me. The one who rejects you, rejects me. And rejecting me is the same as rejecting God, who sent me.” ~Jesus
What am I to do? It all starts with listening. From there, as a follower of Jesus, I am to …
“My kingdom, doesn’t consist of what you see around you.” ~Jesus
Pilate said, “Do I look like a Jew? Your people and your high priests turned you over to me. What …
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” ~Jesus
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter …
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” ~Jesus
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who …
“For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” ~Jesus
So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. “Enter …
“Judge not, that you be not judged.” ~Jesus
Should I judge others? Jesus is clear. I have plenty of my own issues. I should look in the mirror …
“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” ~Jesus
Is this a game to be played like cat-and-mouse or hide-and-seek? When I need something, should I try to bargain …
“Don’t look for shortcuts to God.” ~Jesus
We live in a world of shortcuts. We are always looking for the easy way, the quick way, things that …
“Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them.” ~Jesus
Jesus guidance to me is so simple and straightforward. He frames the issue clearly. How should I behave? Be proactive. …
Living in a culture of criticism. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” ~Jesus
We pay people to be critics. They make a living doing it. They sometimes even get fancy titles like consultants …
“This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we’re in.” ~Jesus
First of all, God conceived us in love. That is the starting point and is amazing in and of itself. …
“I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking.” ~Jesus
Powerful message from Francis Chan. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, requires pretty much one thing. We must be obedient God. …
“The way to life — to God! — is vigorous and requires total attention.” ~Jesus
What does it take to get my attention and to keep me focused? Hard to say some days. There are …
“Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do.” ~Apostle Paul
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
“In trying to be relevant, you’re only being cute and inviting sacrilege.” ~Jesus
King Jesus, the Messiah, could nail it. And nail it he did. All of life should be about doing what …
“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless, of course, you want the same treatment.” ~Jesus
Oh my goodness. We live in a world where a critical spirit is par for the course 24/7. It is …
“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize faults-unless, of course, you want the same treatment.” ~Jesus
How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …
"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
God sees our heart and looks into our soul. God knows our intent. Jesus challenges to focus on who we …
“Don’t be impressed with charisma; look for character.” ~Jesus
I can’t impress God. Some ministers are trying to impress us though. Jesus called it straight. Jesus knows the real …
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 …
“Judge not, that you be not judged.” ~~Jesus
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing is to not do it. Period. End of story. …
“Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need.” ~~Jesus
My on my how we love to bargain. Even with God. “If you do X … then I will do …
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