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Sin and Emotion
In Matthew 5:21-30, Jesus confronts two powerful emotions. We cannot allow them to control us.
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Anger and American Culture
Some thoughts on Jesus’ teaching about anger and the spiritual condition of America.
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Anger, Reconciliation, and Worship
Bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness will poison our worship. We need to take the initiative to heal relationships if we want to worship God in spirit and truth.
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“Anger Leads to….”
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”
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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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“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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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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