Blessed

“You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being ‘care-full,’ you find yourselves cared for.
Matthew 5:7 MSG

The merciful.—The thought is the same as that afterwards embodied in the Lord’s Prayer. They who are pitiful towards men their brethren are ipso facto the objects of the divine pity. The negative aspect of the same truth is presented in James 2:13. In this case, the promised blessing tends to perpetuate and strengthen the grace which is thus rewarded. No motive to mercy is so constraining as the feeling that we ourselves needed it and have found it. Ellicott

Shine Your Light - Jesus said, "In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." Matthew 5 v 16 Jenny is an ordinary girl who decided one day that she wanted to shine her light in her…

God-Colours - “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t…

Wisdom - Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.Matthew 7:24 - ESV The challenge here is not in these verses but in all the verses before these. Jesus has just finished…

Matthew 5 - The Beatitudes 1 When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. After he sat down his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to teach them by saying:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.4 “Blessed…

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Fearless Faith in the Workplace: Navigating Persecution with Courage - This topic might not be the easiest but is definitely relevant—facing persecution at work. It's a real-life challenge, and we're going to explore how to navigate it with fearless faith. 1. The Reality of Persecution: Let's be real; persecution at work is a thing. It might…

Love in Action: Responding with Christlike Love - It's not just about saying we love, but about living it out in our actions. 1. The Love Commandment: In John 13:34-35, Jesus lays down the love commandment: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love…

Anger - Yes, a Christian can experience anger, but the key is how we handle it in light of Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:21-26. Understanding Anger: Anger is a natural human emotion: It's a normal response to injustice, hurt, or frustration. Even Jesus expressed anger in the Bible…

Teleios - The word "Teleios" (τέλειος in Greek) carries profound implications for spiritual growth and maturity. Complete and Mature Full Development: Teleios primarily signifies a state of completion, maturity, or full development. It refers to reaching the intended goal or purpose for which something was created. Spiritual Growth:…

21. Scriptural Underpinnings for Engaging with Youth Outside Church Walls - Engaging with youth outside the church walls is not just an extracurricular activity for the faithful; it is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Bible. The scriptures provide a strong foundation for why Christians should reach out to the younger generation wherever they may be.…

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