“And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come!” Luke 17:1 ESV Reflection: what is a “temptation” to sin? Before trying to answer that question, let me ask – How do we define what is sin? Violating the Ten Commandments may quickly […]
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“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores,” Luke 16:19-20 ESV Reflection: why does only the poor man have a name? Areas of this country have recently been hit with
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“The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it.” Luke 16:16 ESV Reflection: how is it possible enter the kingdom of God by force? For centuries, a conflict between Western and Eastern Europe has been going on.
“The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.” Luke 16:14-15 ESV Reflection: how can we know
“And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.” Luke 16:9 ESV Reflection: what value does money have for you? In a way, how we invest and spend money is a reflection of what we actually believe. Some
“It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”” Luke 15:32 ESV. Reflection: how can something that is lost lose its value? As Jesus is talking about sons and daughters of the kingdom of heaven, he gives three parables to describe
“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”” Luke 15:1-2 ESV Reflection: why were sinners drawn to Jesus and his message? Even as a follower of Christ, it can be pretty intimidating to walk
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