Darkened Glass Reflections

Category: Bible meditations

The Golden Rule or the Empathetic Imperative (Matthew 7:12)

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12). Jesus’ “Golden Rule” calls us to live with empathy, guided by the love and word of God.

May 28, 2024
The Ordinary Spirit-Filled Life

All Christians are anointed to serve God. Sometimes He calls us to use our natural talents for spiritual purposes.

May 19, 2024
Ask, Seek, Knock (Matthew 7:7-11)

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”

May 13, 2024
“Do Not Judge”: The Paradox (Matthew 7:1-6)

You cannot accuse someone of being judgmental without judging them. We can only apply Matthew 7:1 to ourselves.

May 5, 2024
Do Not Worry (Matthew 6:25-34)

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

April 28, 2024
God or Money (Matthew 6:19-24)

Jesus teaches us that we can not serve (worship) both God and money. We should lay up treasures in heaven, not only on Earth.

April 21, 2024
“When You Fast” (Matthew 6:16-18)

“And when you fast….” Jesus expects His disciples to fast and pray. The question is not, “Should I fast?” Instead, we should ask, “When and how do I fast?”

April 14, 2024
“It Is Finished!”

“It is finished!” Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, the weight of sin is taken from us and eternal life is obtained.

March 31, 2024
“Could You Not Watch With Me One Hour?”

“So, could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

March 28, 2024
Jesus Cleansed the Temple: We Still Need Cleansing

Some thoughts for Holy Week.

March 24, 2024