Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline, but like giving and praying, it can easily become hypocritical. In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus...

Prayer is at the heart of authentic Christianity, but Jesus warns that even prayer can become hypocritical. In Matthew 6:5-8, He contrasts...

Jesus assumes His followers will be generous. The question is not whether we give, but why and how we give. In Matthew 6:1-4, He warns...

Jesus warns us in Matthew 6:1, “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them.” In this...

Probably the most challenging part of Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 comes near the end: “Love your enemies and pray for those who...

In Matthew 5:21-48, Jesus gives six powerful contrasts that move the Law from external actions to internal heart attitudes. He repeatedly...

Many people of Jesus’ day wondered what Jesus thought about the Old Testament Law. Was He throwing it out and starting something...

Jesus gives the ultimate purpose of our light in Matthew 5:16: “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works...

Jesus also pictures light as a lamp placed on a stand in the house, not hidden under a basket (Matthew 5:15). This speaks of our everyday,...