Someone noticed the tears streaming, so afterwards they reached out and offered the kindness of friendship. It was a great act of kindness and compassion. But why the tears? Tears can be connected to sorrow. Hurt, pain, loss, longing, desperation, frustration and a range of other depressing factors can cause the streams. Yet on this […]
Read More Why The Tears?When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by […]
Read More OTKC 15: Fast In SecretWhen you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and […]
Read More OTKC 14: Pray in SecretWhen you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your […]
Read More OTKC 13: Give In SecretYou therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 (ESVUK) Listeners to Jesus’ teaching on the mount at the time and now should be amazed. The outline of what the blessed person is would have been breathtaking. The call to return to God’s standards in dealing with anger, lust, divorce and […]
Read More OTKC 12: Be Perfect, Like Your Heavenly FatherYou have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:43-45 (ESVUK) People relate to the word love as a matter of feelings that work themselves […]
Read More OTKC 11: Love Your EnemyDo not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give […]
Read More OTKC 10: Go The Extra MileLet what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil. Matthew 5:37 (ESVUK) I Can’t Take Your Word Talk is cheap. That’s easy for you to say. They over-promise and under-deliver. Each of these sentiments reflects a stance that people adopt when they hear someone make a claim. Each […]
Read More OTKC 09: Keep Your WordIf your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better […]
Read More OTKC 08: Avoid LustSo if you are offering your gift at the altar and there, remember that your brother has something against you; leave your gift there before the altar and go. First, be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 (ESVUK) Repairing the broken is not an easy task. Repairing what was […]
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