Jesus did not come to replace or change the law, but to show us its true intent. Most of us would agree today that our world, our own country, or even some of our laws have lost their original purpose and intent. Yet at the same time, we can also be so concerned about laws and rules and appearances that we forget the main purpose of what is most important. Jesus speaks about a lot of these things in his famous Sermon on the Mount. He first tells us how to be blessed and how we are to be the Salt and Light of the world, and then he […]
Imagine sitting on the side of a mountain, perhaps a pleasant breeze is blowing and the sun shining as excitement begins to fill the air, and people are gathered around everywhere, talking with anticipation as they wait to hear what Jesus is going to say. This is the scene as Jesus begins his preaching ministry and his most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. As I continue my journey of reading through Jesus’ words in the New Testament, I come to the next passage in Matthew after Jesus has just finished telling the crowd how to be blessed, or also […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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