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Jesus assumes that we will be giving to the poor and needy among us. His challenge to us as we do that, is to do it quietly and secretly.
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Boxes help to provide limits and organization. And that is often a good thing. But putting God into a box is a mistake we all too often make.
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Jesus here tells us that adultery is not just a physical action, but is also a matter of the heart. And he calls us to be pure in all we do.
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What do we mean when we say the Bible is authoritative? Is it just a rule book or set of faith statements. Or does it shape our worldview?
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Paul's charge to Timothy included discharging the duties of his ministry. This speaks to me as well. Do all that the Lord has given me to do.
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What role does circumcision play for a follower of Jesus? It is still a practice that we should follow? Or is it unnecessary today?
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How well do you understand the times we live in today? Are you seeing them from a human perspective? Or as God does, and acting accordingly?
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All who have come to faith in Christ are God's children and members of his family, regardless of our individual traditions or doctrines.
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Where is your heart? Is it with the Lord? Or the world? Remember Lot's wife! Don't be left behind when our Lord returns for his people.
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Who can be saved? By ourselves, none of us can. But God can do for us what we cannot. He saves all who come to him through faith in Jesus.
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Immerse yourself in the Scripture. Read and meditate on it daily. And heed the warning to guard against teaching contrary to the Scripture.
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Honor and respect those who serve in leadership roles. But be careful about confusing greatness in the kingdom with greatness in the world.
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Abraham lived as a temporary resident in Canaan. And he serves as a model for believers today, living as temporary residents of the earth.
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The kingdom of God advances, not through military means, but through the message of the cross - for the salvation of those who believe
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Like at Jesus' baptism, when we come to faith in Christ, heaven is torn open, the Spirit comes upon us. and God declares us to be his child.