“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
I continue with my study of - Ten Men of the Bible: How God Used Imperfect People to Change the World - eBook by Max Lucado (for purchase).
This morning, I continue with the story of "Matthew: Redefining God's Family*".
*Title of lesson seven from the Max Lucado study.
The commentary* of day two starts with Max Lucado warning believers to avoid hypocrisy and he uses several passages of scripture to point how the Pharisees demonstrated hypocrisy:
Instead we are encouraged to show humility and praise God for His grace and mercy. We are not unlike Matthew in one key way: we all sin and need a Savior.
Finally, Lucado wants us to use the grace and mercy God has demonstrated for us to be gracious, merciful and compassionate for others. We are to love and serve others as God loves and serves us.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves and forgives me, all while knowing everything about me and my sin. You died for me...even though You led a sinless live. Thank You Jesus. I am not deserving of such a gift....I worry and am harsh with others. 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.
