matthew 7
Jesus' teaching about judgement (plank vs speck etc) exposes my double standards. I always want people to give me the benefit of the doubt or give me a second chance, but I'm reluctant to do the same for others, not always expecting the best of people.
Verse 6 is a strange one - pearls before swine etc. Need to look into that.
The message about persistent prayer is a clear one - God will answer. So why do I lose interest pretty quickly when nothing seems to happen? Do I ever make it past the asking stage and onto the seeking and knocking?
A life of someone living for Jesus should be obvious by its fruit. Is mine?
The only way I can survive any crazy circumstances that may arise in my life is to listen to Jesus and do what He says. Just listening and thinking "hmm that's a good idea" is not enough.
A lot of challenging questions from this chapter... again!
Jesus' teaching about judgement (plank vs speck etc) exposes my double standards. I always want people to give me the benefit of the doubt or give me a second chance, but I'm reluctant to do the same for others, not always expecting the best of people.
Verse 6 is a strange one - pearls before swine etc. Need to look into that.
The message about persistent prayer is a clear one - God will answer. So why do I lose interest pretty quickly when nothing seems to happen? Do I ever make it past the asking stage and onto the seeking and knocking?
A life of someone living for Jesus should be obvious by its fruit. Is mine?
The only way I can survive any crazy circumstances that may arise in my life is to listen to Jesus and do what He says. Just listening and thinking "hmm that's a good idea" is not enough.
A lot of challenging questions from this chapter... again!
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