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Fruit and Spiritual Gifts (Matthew 7:21-23)
Matthew 7:21-23 warns about false prophets and the importance of godly character over flashy spiritual gifts. This article emphasizes the significance of the fruit of the Spirit over gifts, cautioning against false anointings and encouraging discernment. Ultimately, salvation comes through faith in Jesus, which bears good fruit.
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Faith and Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)
The fruit of the Spirit is more important than what we say or (apparent) gifts of the Spirit.
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The Wide and Narrow Gates (Matthew 7:13-14)
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few” (Matthew 7:13-14).
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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.”
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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.
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Prayer and Forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15)
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (Matthew 6:14-15).
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“Forgive Us Our Debts/Trespasses” (Matthew 6:12)
Confession, repentance, and forgiveness are essential components of prayer.
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“Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?”
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:68-69).
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“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” (Matthew 6:11)
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Our Lord encourages us to pray for our material needs.
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“Our Father, Who Art in Heaven” (Matthew 6:10)
Our study of the Sermon on the Mount brings us to the opening address of the Lord’s Prayer. We pray to “Our Father, who art in heaven.”
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