Scripture Reading(s) James 1:19-20 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Reflections Anger is a powerful emotion. It can be used to bring harm and have a negative impact on those around … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 5:21-37 5:21 “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 5:22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 3:1 And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 3:2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food. Even now you are still not ready, … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 119:1-8 119:1 Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. 119:2 Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, 119:3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways. 119:4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Deuteronomy 30:15-20 30:15 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. 30:16 If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in his ways, and observing his commandments, decrees, and ordinances, then you shall … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Colossians 3:12-13 12 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Reflections Putting on theses Christ-like attributes is often … Read more