You hypocrites!
The Lord Jesus does not mince words. He uses the term “hypocrite” to address his opponents directly.
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Resolving Conflicts
The Lord Jesus calls us to resolve conflicts by approaching the other person in private. This saves face for the other person and avoids public scandal.
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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God
The Lord Jesus says people whose heart is pure will be blessed to see God!
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They went back … another way
Once you meet the Lord Jesus, your life is changed. You cannot go back to the way it was before.
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You didn’t choose me; I chose you
In ancient days, it was common for a disciple to pick a teacher. But the Lord Jesus turned that around. Instead of his disciples choosing him, he chose them!
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Are you a Servant of the Lord Jesus or his Friend?
Many people in Christian ministry refer to themselves as “servants” of the Lord Jesus. However, we can also be his friends!
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Whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the Light
We Christians represent the Lord Jesus. Anything we say can, and will, be repeated to other people. Our words need to be above reproach.
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We are called to follow Jesus
The Lord Jesus calls us to follow him. But what does that mean? How can you grow in it each day?
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This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me
The people seemed to be religious. They were saying the right things. But on the inside, they were not in love with God.
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Whoever has Ears to Hear, let him Hear
People have ears. But many people don’t listen. The Bible calls us to actually listen.