Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:9-15
It’s easy to get over-spiritual as Christians and assume that God isn’t interested in the “mundane” things of life: jobs, hobbies, recreation, relationships. But the second half of the Lord’s Prayer leads us directly in Jesus’ take on our day to day lives.
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:9-13
The integrity of the Good Life requires that our prayers be more than self interested grocery lists. But how do we do that? Jesus model prayer gives his followers a framework for praying that keeps us focused on WHO exactly we’re praying to.
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:1-4, 16-18
Jesus knows us very well. The minute that genuine piety enters our daily practice, the sinful heart looks for ways to take credit for it. Before long, all our piety is nothing but a show. But Jesus has great wisdom for hypocrites and genuine faith.
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:38-48
The greatest threat to the Good Life is the interruption of wholeness by those who hate us. If we can’t figure out what to do about our enemies, how can we ever be truly blessed? Jesus’ teaching is powerfully radical on this score.
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:31-32
No vision of the Good Life is complete without some emphasis on protecting married individuals from the pervasive, erosive effects of their OWN sin. So Jesus lays down a dramatic vision for the permanence of marriage AND hope of relief to the suffering.
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