36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew...
Sunday Reflection: Something Better
When the world goes looking for something better, it should be looking for Christ and the church. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, “You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!” (John 12:19 NKJV) In the past many turned away from the church looking for...
Even The Ungrateful and Evil
35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend,[a]hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. (Luke 6:35 NKJV) ..For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. (CSB) ..because he is kind to...
Revealed by Fire
13 each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. 14 If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss;...
The Sprinkling of Knowledge
28 Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. (Proverbs 17:28 NKJV) I may relate to this verse more than I really want to, as I am learning to be quiet and hold my peace better as I get older. However,...