Matthew 7
Jesus focuses our attention to judgement...that we are to avoid judging others. First of all, that is not our role - God alone is judge. Second, we are to love (John 13:34), forgive (Ephesians 4:32), and be graceful to others as God is to us. In verse 6, Jesus turns our attention to how we should treat others who spurn our words of truth. MacArthur claims Jesus' statements here do not contradict his previous statements (Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:29) on how we should treat our enemies. John Piper's thoughts on this are consistent - that no one is beyond our prayers.
Everyone is worthy of Jesus' grace.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome and incredible God - I know You love me, You died for me, and You are so full of grace and compassion for me. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I continue to miss the mark - daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Do not
give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do,
they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. v6
Jesus focuses our attention to judgement...that we are to avoid judging others. First of all, that is not our role - God alone is judge. Second, we are to love (John 13:34), forgive (Ephesians 4:32), and be graceful to others as God is to us. In verse 6, Jesus turns our attention to how we should treat others who spurn our words of truth. MacArthur claims Jesus' statements here do not contradict his previous statements (Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:29) on how we should treat our enemies. John Piper's thoughts on this are consistent - that no one is beyond our prayers.
Everyone is worthy of Jesus' grace.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome and incredible God - I know You love me, You died for me, and You are so full of grace and compassion for me. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I continue to miss the mark - daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
