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The Love of Christ
Aside from the fear of the Lord, the apostle Paul and his companions are motivated by Christ's love. This motivation is not merely a desire; he state…
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The Fear of the Lord
Even though the apostle Paul is secure in his relationship with God, he understands what it means to have the fear of the Lord. It is not a dreadful …
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Guarding Your Heart
The master appreciated the diligence of the first two servants and was pleased that they did not give up too soon. Their perseverance was a sign of f…
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Practicing Diligence
We need to take initiative and not wait for the perfect situation before acting. While prayer is important, we must not use it as an excuse for not a…
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Taking the Initiative
Gratitude is the starting point of being faithful to Jesus. From there, what do we do? The parable of the talents teaches us that we must take the in…
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Staying Grateful
While the parable of the ten virgins teaches Jesus' disciples (and us) about watchfulness to avoid being deceived, He tells another parable, this tim…
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Learning to be Watchful
Following the warnings of the previous chapters, Jesus begins to tell parables to illustrate the need to be watchful (25:1-13) as well as faithful (2…
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The Beginning of Birth Pains
Jesus was rejected in Jerusalem as the Messiah (Matthew 21 to 23). Jesus lamented this with sadness as well as with a threat of judgment (Matthew 23:…
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Keep in Step with the Spirit
Recalling the purpose of our salvation, trusting in the Holy Spirit, and putting our hope in the kingdom of God are essential steps toward bearing th…
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Here Already but Not Yet Fully
Recalling the Gospel and trusting in the Holy Spirit are essential steps toward bearing the fruit of love. However, we also need to place our hope in…
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