Jill Partis
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How Are You Building?
Matthew 7:24-29 Today we come to the last in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. In our previous devotionals we have seen how Jesus constantly challenged the mindset and motives of people who were earthly-minded, self-righteous and glory-seeking as He presented them with the culture of God’s kingdom. In today’s passage He sums…
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Which Road Are You On?
Matthew 7:13-23 Jesus talks in the final section of His Sermon on the Mount about two ways that we can walk through life. One is entered through a narrow gate and the path beyond is rocky and hard, but those who travel on it are destined for eternal life in God’s kingdom. The gate is…
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God Looks at Our Hearts
The Bible makes it clear that while we tend to judge people according to their external appearance, God is more interested in the heart. He searches people’s hearts and rewards them according to what He sees. 1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at his physical…
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Asking, Seeking, Knocking
Matthew 7:7-12 Jesus has been setting out the standards required of those who are citizens of His kingdom. One thing is clear; we cannot live the supernatural life He has been speaking of in our own strength. We need to call upon the help of the Father. So, here Jesus teaches more about prayer. He…
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Passing Judgement
Matthew 7:1-6 In yet another challenge to our worldly mindset Jesus continues His Sermon on the Mount by saying: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” As we seek to understand what Jesus is saying here it is important to be sure what He meant by the word “judge”. The Greek word, krino, can be…
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Do Not Worry!
Matthew 6:25-33 In today’s reading Jesus makes another of His startling statements: “Do not worry”. You may already be thinking, “If only it was that easy!” The truth is that most people worry. They fret about having enough money to buy the things they need or want. They feel anxious about their family relationships, their…
