Monthly Archives: November 2016

“You have heard that it was said to those of old, `You shall not commit adultery.’ “But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. … Continue reading →

frican- Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) was a prominent Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler and spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps. Niemöller is perhaps best remembered for the quotation: First, … Continue reading →

“You have heard that it was said to those of old, `You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ “But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause … Continue reading →

“Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. “For … Continue reading →

“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. “For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will … Continue reading →

“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who … Continue reading →

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Mat 5:10 NKJ) This text follows directly after the call of the Christian to be a peace-maker. In other words, if you live the … Continue reading →

Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. (Mat 5:9 NKJ) Is there a difference between peace-making and pacifist?  The dictionary defines a pacifist as, “a person who believes in pacifism or is opposed to war … Continue reading →

Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. (Mat 5:7 NKJ)  What does it mean to be merciful? Mercy is really about showing compassion and forgiveness.  Jesus told his disciples, “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, … Continue reading →

Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. (Mat 5:5 NKJ) The meek shall inherit the earth? This is a total contrast to the world’s system that believes that world conquest only comes through strength, power, ability, self-assurance … Continue reading →