“Beware of false prophets.”—Matthew 7:15. Teachers of falsehood will arise to draw you away from the narrow path and the strait gate. Beware of them; though concealed in sheep’s clothing, inwardly they are ravening wolves. Jesus gives a test by which false teachers may be distinguished from the true. “Ye shall know them by theirContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 7”
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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 17
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth.”—Matthew 6:19. Treasure laid up on earth will not endure; thieves break through and steal; moth and rust corrupt; fire and storm sweep away your possessions. And “where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Treasure laid up on the earth will engross the mind toContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 17”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 9
“Swear not at all.”—Matthew 5:34. The reason for this command is given: We are not to swear “by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swearContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 9”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 8
“Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?”—Matthew 19:3. Among the Jews a man was permitted to put away his wife for the most trivial offenses, and the woman was then at liberty to marry again. This practice led to great wretchedness and sin. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus declaredContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 8”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 6
“Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”—Matthew 5:28. The Jews prided themselves on their morality and looked with horror upon the sensual practices of the heathen. The presence of the Roman officers whom the imperial rule had brought into Palestine was a continual offenseContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 6”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 5
“Be reconciled to thy brother.”—Matthew 5:24. The love of God is something more than a mere negation; it is a positive and active principle, a living spring, ever flowing to bless others. If the love of Christ dwells in us, we shall not only cherish no hatred toward our fellows, but we shall seek inContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 5”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 4
[“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”—Matthew 5:22 KJV] Through Moses theContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 4”