by TheRestlessPilgrim | Feb 17, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 5:20 (NKJV) “For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” External show of obedience and religiosity was the bane of the Scribes and Pharisees. They...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 5:19 (NKJV) “Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the Kingdom of heaven.” Interesting that Jesus does...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Feb 15, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” I am a city set on a hill. I am a lamp put on a lamp stand. I am not meant to be hidden. I am not supposed to be under the bed or hidden...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Feb 14, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 5:13 (NKJV) “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” The only reason we have remained on earth is to slow down the process of...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 5:10-12 (NKJV) “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you…for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven…” One...
