I put this song on my blog about a month ago but it is starting circulate more. The words are so impactful!
We packed a lunch and spent the later part of the morning and early part of the afternoon just hanging out at the pool. Good family time before we go see the Fireworks tonight . . . that is, if it doesn’t rain!
“If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. 48 But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” v. 47-48 (NLT)
There is so much stuff in these to chapters of the Bible. I could spend all year reading Matthew chapters 5-7 and learn something more everyday. Really these are, “Life Lessons with Jesus.” If I am wanting to be more like Christ, then why not look at what he says? In these verses, He teaches about divorce (something the world really needs), revenge (ouch), promises/commitments (saying yes and saying no), Loving People (even your enemies.)
This is quite the list, I find myself falling short in some of these respects do to fear, business, selfishness, and pride. To be honest, sometimes it is just much easier to avoid, than to open ourselves up for potential hurt and pain. But the good news, we become more like Christ the more we do these things. Isn’t that our gaol as Christ Followers?
