Be-blessed attitudes
Let me summarise these eight Be-Blessed Attitudes and at the same time recognise that I have leaned heavily on Dr R. Schuller’s paraphrasing. 1. THE HUMBLE MAN SAYS, I NEED HELP, I CANNOT DO IT ALONE! Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” 2. I’M REALLY HURTING,…
Living with the right attitude
The Sermon on the Mount was addressed by Jesus TO HIS DISCIPLES! Matthew 5:1 Therefore, all followers of Christ are to adopt this sermon as there mandate for living! The first section of this sermon lists the BEATITUDES! Matthew 5:1-12 This word does not occur in the English Bible but comes from the Latin translation called […]
Living with the right attitude
The Sermon on the Mount was addressed by Jesus TO HIS DISCIPLES! Matthew 5:1 Therefore, all followers of Christ are to adopt this sermon as there mandate for living! The first section of this sermon lists the BEATITUDES! Matthew 5:1-12 This word does not occur in the English Bible but comes from the Latin translation called…
The golden rule is the essence of the sermon on the mount
If we take time to study The Golden Rule in the light of it’s context in the Sermon on the Mount [Matthew chapters 5-7] we will realise the following: “DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO TO YOU!” The first word of this Golden Rule places us in the realm of action! “DO!” […]
The golden rule is the essence of the sermon on the mount
If we take time to study The Golden Rule in the light of it’s context in the Sermon on the Mount [Matthew chapters 5-7] we will realise the following: “DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO TO YOU!” The first word of this Golden Rule places us in the realm of action! “DO!”…
The golden rule
Jesus gives us The Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12. [NIV] “IN EVERYTHING, DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO TO YOU!” Most of us would like people to apply this rule to us! Most of us would like to live by this rule! For, in so doing, barriers are broken down and relationships […]
The golden rule
Jesus gives us The Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12. [NIV] “IN EVERYTHING, DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO TO YOU!” Most of us would like people to apply this rule to us! Most of us would like to live by this rule! For, in so doing, barriers are broken down and relationships…
Communion
Acts 2:42 “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, IN THE BREAKING OF BREAD,… “. There are only two ORDINANCES! [things that God ordained for us to do]: – BAPTISM and BREAKING OF BREAD! It was a special covenantal meal that Jesus had with His disciples! Matthew 26:26-29And as they were eating, […]
Communion
Acts 2:42 “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, IN THE BREAKING OF BREAD,… “. There are only two ORDINANCES! [things that God ordained for us to do]: – BAPTISM and BREAKING OF BREAD! It was a special covenantal meal that Jesus had with His disciples! Matthew 26:26-29And as they were eating,…
Fellowship with God's children
Acts 2:42 “And they continued steadfastly in … FELLOWSHIP,… “ Being children of God means that we are part of His FAMILY! We do not live in isolation. We need each other. We are inter-dependent. We should regularly meet with each other so as to encourage one another! Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider one […]