Monthly Archives: May 2020

What does doing God’s will look like in the Christian life? Pay attention to what Jesus says in Matthew 7:21–23. Lip service is not enough. Merely saying “Lord, Lord,” is inadequate. Jesus does not hesitate to talk about judgment. The … Continue reading →

An easy way to recognize a tree is by its fruit, as Jesus reminds you in Matthew 7:15–20. Recognize a tree by its fruit. Beware of false prophets. The broad way is promoted by false teachers. False prophets are deceptive. … Continue reading →

We tend to avoid sticking out (do you want to be the only person at the dinner who thought the dress code was casual?). In Matthew 7:13–14 Jesus calls you to be different—and there are eternal consequences to the choices … Continue reading →

What is the right thing to do? In Matthew 7:12 Jesus gives you a brief standard, called the Golden Rule, which is always available for you to use. Do to others what you would have them do to you. Jesus … Continue reading →