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Attitudes, Beliefs, Intentions, and Behavior
Since some people believe Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 conflicts with Paul’s teaching about salvation through faith, I share thoughts on the meaning of faith based on a theory about behavior and attitudes from psychology.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 10:42-45
But it is not this way among you; rather, whoever wants to become prominent among you shall be your servant; and whoever wants to be first among you shall be slave of all.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 10:17-22
The rich young man would not accept Jesus’ call to sell all he owned, give the money to the poor, and follow Him. How would we respond? What do we hold onto that keeps us from following Jesus wherever He leads?
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The Words of Christ—Mark 9:42-48
“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it is better for him if a heavy millstone is hung around his neck and he is thrown into the sea. And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed, than,…
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“But I’m Telling You…”
Jesus preached with authority. “You have heard… But I say” reveals His divine explanation of the laws of God. He calls us beyond action to a change of attitude.
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Transfiguration: Christ Is Still Glorified Through Us
The Transfiguration reminds us that Jesus revealed the glory of God. It should also encourage us to allow His glory to shine through us.
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Abolishing and Fulfilling: Part 2
Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Old Testament legal system, but to fulfill it. By looking at these terms from a carpenter’s perspective, we can see this statement in a different light.
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Abolishing and Fulfilling: Part 1
Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Old Testament legal system, but to fulfill it. By looking at these terms from a carpenter’s perspective, we can see this statement in a different light.
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Seen and Not (Only) Heard
Sometimes the children of God should be seen and not heard.
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Hiding the Light. II: Silence and Sin
Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world, but sometimes we hide the light. We might choose to be quiet when we should speak out, try to hide our faith because of guilt, shame, or sin, ignore the needs of others, or try to take credit that should go to God.
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