When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law (Matthew 7:28-29). It’s like taking a lecture from the guy … Continue reading
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash (Matthew 7:27). It’s terrible when houses fall. It’s worse when lives fall. Don’t fall, Beloved. Happy Thursday … Continue reading
But everyone who hears these words of mine but does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand (Matthew 7:26). …but does not put them into practice… Wouldn’t wanna let that slip … Continue reading
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock (Matthew 7:25). Family and I went camping once upon a time. … Continue reading
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock (Matthew 7:24). I haven’t built a house, but I have built a shed. Before you … Continue reading
Many will say to me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?” Then I will tell them plainly, “I never knew you. Away from … Continue reading
Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven (Matthew 7:21). Remember Middle School? Yeah, I know it’s painful, but bear … Continue reading
A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus by their fruit you will recognize them (Matthew … Continue reading
By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. (Matthew 7:16-17). The fruit of the Spirit is love. … Continue reading
Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves (Matthew 7:15). So that’s where that came from! You would think that sheep would not be fooled by a fake sheep. You … Continue reading