Matthew 15:22-27 KJV, “And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send herContinue reading “Two Women: Lessons of True Faith in Jesus the Christ”
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Pleasure Boats, of Thinkers and Not Doers, Proper Solemnity
Exodus 20:7 KJV, “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” Exodus 20:14 KJV, “Thou shall not commit adultery.” Matthew 5:27-28 KJV, “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: ButContinue reading “Pleasure Boats, of Thinkers and Not Doers, Proper Solemnity”
How To Exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees
Matthew 5:20-22 KJV, “For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be inContinue reading “How To Exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees”
These Grievous Trials Often Proved a Great Blessing!
Matthew 5:10-12 KJV, “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven:Continue reading “These Grievous Trials Often Proved a Great Blessing!”
The Remedy for Arrogance, Cruel Intolerance, Malice, & Hatred
Matthew 5:7 KJV, “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” EG White, SOP Vol 2, 1877, p. 208, “Here Jesus struck a blow at the arrogance and cruel intolerance of the Jews. Both priests and people were, as a rule, overbearing, quarreling with all who opposed them, severely critical and resentful of anyContinue reading “The Remedy for Arrogance, Cruel Intolerance, Malice, & Hatred”
Rising Above Insults, Rejections, Annoyances, & Gloom
Matthew 5:5 KJV, “Â Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 11:28-30 KJV, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find restContinue reading “Rising Above Insults, Rejections, Annoyances, & Gloom”
Why is it a Blessing to Mourn? What Kind of Mourning?
Matthew 5:4 KJV, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Ecclesiastes 7:2-3 KJV, “It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. Sorrow is better thanContinue reading “Why is it a Blessing to Mourn? What Kind of Mourning?”
The Real Meaning of Being “Poor in Spirit.”
Matthew 5:1-3 KJV, “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” EG White, SOP Vol 2, 1877, p. 204, “Though theContinue reading “The Real Meaning of Being “Poor in Spirit.””
The Background Story Behind Matthew 5:43-48 “Be Ye Perfect”
Matthew 5:43-46 KJV, “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may beContinue reading “The Background Story Behind Matthew 5:43-48 “Be Ye Perfect””
The Sabbath: Christ’s Mercy & Compassion to a Suffering World
Genesis 2:2-3 KJV, “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created andContinue reading “The Sabbath: Christ’s Mercy & Compassion to a Suffering World”
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