Matthew 5: 38-42 1 Kgs 21: 1-16 / Ps 5: 2-7 If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. (Matthew 5:39) Revenge torments my soul and mind, True peace and joy how can I seek? Help me Lord in my heart to find Your grace to turn the other [...]
Matthew 5: 33-37 1 Kings 19: 19-21 / Psa 16: 1-2, 5, 7-10 I tell you, do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. (Matthew 5:34-35) Grant me grace, [...]
Matthew 5: 27- 32 1 Kgs 19: 9a. 11-16/ Ps 27: 7-9, 13-14 He who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (Matthew 5:28) As metal is no match to rust, The most corrosive sin is lust; On your volition put no trust, Shun temptation, run if you [...]
Matthew 5: 20-26 1 Kgs 18: 41-46 / Ps 65: 10-13 Go first and be reconciled with your brother, then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5:24) For the sake of peace, may I be meek, To yield what is right as Jesus would, And even offer the other cheek, And understand, than be understood. [...]
Matthew 5: 17-19 Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3 / Ps 98: 1-6 . . . whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:19) It is not love to spare the rod, Too much freedom, we’ll pay the price; Obedience to the laws of God Will assure [...]
Matthew 5: 13-16 1 Kgs 17: 7-16 / Ps 4: 2-5, 7b-8 You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5:13,14) God has chosen you from the fold To bear His light, and salt the earth; By witnessing for Christ be bold To share your life for what [...]
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