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An extreme contrast with a marred image!

One of the most incredible commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ is inscribed in Matthew’s gospel chapter 5. In this portion of the scripture we hear a very hard saying and many are not completely settled by these words. Here Jesus says the following in verse 20. “For I say unto you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees; you shall by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven."

“The Lord is Peace” Yahweh shalom

Worry and Fear are the number one enemies attacking all men kind throughout all generation, but more than ever today they have made many their captives unnoticed.

With God nothing is impossible

The greatest message about the birth of our Messiah besides a Savior being born unto us is the proclamation of the angel Gabriel in Luke 1:37, which declares “For with God nothing will be impossible”.

This New Year Sunday “Let us come and obey the greatest of all commandments.”

Today is the beginning of a new Christian calendar day, beginning of the year 2012.

What did Jesus mean when He said to be found worthy?

Many of us thinking about the words “to be worthy” think immediately of being found deserving, and that is good thinking, but in what sense? Being found worthy for the Kingdom entrance, or being found worthy of God? These are questions we would like to answer tonight.

Mary of Bethany is the subject of our massage tonight

The identification of this woman in the life of our Lord and Savior is always of a question. Many of the scholars mistaken her with the woman called Mary Magdalena of the Galilee.

A lesson from the Master

The greatest lesson any man can learn from a loving God is His grace for giving. The most familiar words from the New Covenant are found in this, that the scriptures say "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

Death and life are in the power of the tongue

“In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.”

When Praise becomes a lifestyle!

Praise means “to commend, to applaud or magnify.” For the Christian, praise to God is an expression of worship, lifting-up and glorifying the Lord.

Wrath of the Lamb of God

One of the most common references to Jesus Christ is what the Bible says about Him and that is “He is the Lamb of God”.

When godly men and their influences are taken out, where would men stand?

The Chronicles of the Kings of Israel speak of an interesting truth about a young king in Judah the grandson of the wicked queen Atalyah daughter of Queen Jezebel. This young man’s name was Joash.

He also said “I AM THE WAY

Today let us study another one of His threefold pronouncement of His sixth I AM’s, which would brings us to another dimension of His eternal Godhead.

Gideon God’s Chosen vessel!

Importance of the spiritual concepts, which lies beyond the physical realities.

Understanding of God’s love for us!

Understanding of God’s love for us is an incredible comfort that is only found in the revelation of His Son in our hearts. A very difficult truth grasped in any other way.

Life of God

One of the most profound announcements of Christ Jesus about Himself is found in the 14th chapter of the gospel of John. Here Jesus our Lord breaks the greatest news about His deity. A threefold pronouncement of His sixth I AM’s.

A blood donor saved my life so now what do I do

Jesus Christ through His shed blood saved us from eternal damnation and Hell’s condemnation. But now what? Many stop right here and live very careless lives in regards to their new found identity.

Our God is a personal God

Dear Children we know by now that our God is a merciful God. Like none other He is full of tender mercies and always long suffering and kind towards us not wanting anyone to perish.

Uncovering the mystery of lawlessness!

When reading the words in Esther chapter 3 verse 8 which Haman the enemy of the Jews spoke to the Persian King Ahasuerus, I was immediately filed in awe.

The Race of Christian faith

It is very interesting how our life in the faith is compared to a race. Many see Christianity as a mere religion and go about it as another man made religion.

When our praise comes from Him alone!

As men Jesus says we all like the praises of men and we love to be accepted by all. In our fallen human nature we like to be praised by men.

Let Me know when you are done

Are you at the end of your rope as some say?

Every Christian has an enemy

1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

Being set apart by God is the Title of our Message Today

In all our feelings of unworthiness and the insignificance that we seldom feel, the Lord’s outlook on us is an altogether different thing.

When all finally began to make sense!

Many times we just like Job looking upon our lives and our circumstances cannot make sense out of them at all.

Who or what is the rock?

In Matthew the 16th chapter there still remains an awesome revelation that the church in all ages must be holding its truth in the highest esteem, otherwise her existence would be replaced by a counterfeit lie posing as the truth.

Jehovah Rapha

Today we want to look at another one of the many names of our God, and that is Jehovah Rapha or the God that heals us. In Exodus chapter 15 we encounter this great revelation of the Lord our God about Himself.

Adorning the Bride of Christ

The understanding of this heavenly phenomenon is a mystery to be revealed by God’s Spirit only.

Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy grounds. (Exodus 3:5)

A true understanding of God comes with the genuine and healthy fear of Him in His consecration of being separated and blamelessness in regards to sin.

A prophetic message for these final days

A very true statement spoken by Elisha the prophet from his death bed. (2Kings 13)

Walking amongst babes in Christ in their peril of not willing to progress!

According to the letter directed to the Jewish believers of the first century we see a similar pattern within the Church of Jesus Christ in all generations. Here in these very last days we can notice it all the more.

Moving out of Haran the place of our grief onto The promise land

Terah Avraham’s father’s death in Haran brought him into his renewed place of hearing God’s former call to Him for his move away from all that kept him from his land of blessing with God.

Power and the root of prayers come from faith

Prayer is the means of communication with the higher being called God. Many in response to their quest to have fellowship with their Creator speak to Him in prayers.

Power of perfected praise

What is the power of perfected praise?

A very common spiritual misunderstanding in regards to God’s long suffering and His act of mercy

Due to the nature of sin in us and the total depravity of sin many have misinterpreted the very basic principles of faith to their own destruction. In the pitfalls of the false teachings of these final days many have their minds corrupted by the illusions of their futile minds.

BECOMING A PERSON OF INTEGRITY

True Christianity and its intended purpose is nothing but to make us people of integrity. To become a man or a woman of integrity is what the whole idea of this new birth is to God.

Weight of Unconfessed sin

He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. ( Prov. 28:13)

The Audacity of Love, That Brings a Song of True Salvation

In the prophetic word of Isaiah chapter 26 there is a song of salvation mentioned that many of us need to have our minds renewed through its truth. Isaiah the prophet declares here that the land of Judah will embrace one day a small group or some remnant that would finally grasp in their hearts the greatness of God’s salvation by living in obedience of it to the end.

Revelation of God’s goodness when we are least expecting it in our lives.

Tonight I want us to once again pay our attention towards God’s goodness in the lives of those vessels that are chosen according to His grace for favor. In describing this ultimate virtue of our God and Redeemer we would need to return to the Old Covenant story of one man’s election of grace to receive God’s redemptive power of love.

Evil Company Corrupts Good Habits

The truth about this title quickens my heart to speak to us in this regards this morning. In the time of our meditation upon the word of God we recognize a very secret element and that is the choice of our close friends.

Men of an unusual strength

The subject of our message tonight is what many are yet to discover once they are truly immersed in Christ. This profound truth about a greater measure of strength found in the faith is the basis of our grace walk in Christ.

Times of restoration

"...the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. And He shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heavens must receive until the times of the restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began." (Acts 3:19-20).

Being Rich toward God

In Luke the 12th chapter we read the story of a man who comes to Jesus with a civil matter a complaint in regards to his quarrel with his earthly brother in regards to their inheritance being divided between them two.

Highway of holiness

Would we live a holy life so that we would be maybe in the last generation to be caught up in the air to our Holy One, or there is more to this?

He is One God, but with so many names. Why?

This is a great question for all who are called to know Him in all His magnificent attributes

Spirit controlled life

Having been in a fallen world through the original sin God’s intended purposes are still continuing in this that His special treasured people will establish His rule on the earth in fruit bearing.

When It Is All Nothing But a Fabricated Lie

Looking into the Old Covenant prophetic book of Zechariah chapter 3 in an utter amazement I saw the greatest mystery of our faith walk in Christ our Lord.

The coming of the new government

From First fruits is Shavuot or Pentecost. God comes down to His covenant people in an earthshaking day of visitation.

A Godliness with Contentment is our greatest Gain!

Many search for the meaning of their lives after they have become Christians and seldom have they seemed to be truly happy campers. This is a very serious issue of these final days. What is the greatest gain of a truly born again spirit filed Christian?

Experiencing the Unexpected God

A very unique attribute of our God is His sudden appearances in the lives of men. This awesome uniqueness about Him has challenged many of His people throughout history.

Traces of truth

Truth is a word many desire to know its meaning in life. Truth has been introduced in many ways by men during the course of history, but its real meaning has been hidden from the naked eye .

The deadly trap called Disappointment

The deadly trap of disappointment is the fruit of all unrealistic expectations.

Selah

Selah is an Old Covenant word used by the psalmists like King David of Israel. Many of us in reading the scriptures see this word, but ignore its significance and continue with our reading as though this word has no meaning. I wonder why? Why is this very important part of the word receive such a little attention?

The offence of the cross

The message of the cross is the most offensive message of all messages. Paul in his letter to the Corinthian Church in chapter 1 verse 23 calls its message an unpopular message to the point of being an offensive message to the perishing.

For where you treasure is there your heart will also be

This saying of Jesus our Lord is a great indication of the presence of the true faith in the hearts of men. God knowing the intents of the heart places a very great emphasis on where the heart of men is.

Why Do the Nations Rage?

Ofcource this tone of questioning is presenting an ancient argument of the rage that is going on within the nations who are bond under the dominion of the ruler of this age who is Satan, and their rage is against the Lord and His eternal King.

Rock of our refuge

any the Bible says that say we believe in God, but according to James the half brother of our Lord even the demons believe that there is a God and are even terrified of Him, however they do not trust or obey Him.

Apostacy the most abhorent sin

The Bible calls forth a worldwide turning away from the previously known truth which would happen before the second coming of the Lord.

“But the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits”

Driving to the studio of ICFN television station I was pondering in my heart the words that I was going to preach that Monday morning and all of a sudden I was reminded of the scripture in Daniel chapter 11 which spoke about the strengthening of the saints in the final days.

The Triumphal Entry

Many welcomed this man amongst them as a king. They gave Him the honor of royalty, yet He was riding on a colt of a donkey and His appearance was not of royalty at all.

Veiled and beautiful

Veiled and beautiful is the amazing story of a romantic love affair between Christ and His bethroed bride to be. In the book of Song of Songs an unveiling of the mystery of the passionate intimacy of Christ with His bride is revealed.

Inner convictions are better than the utter sacrifices

From the inception of man’s creation God is searching to find an inner conviction of the heart of men in relating to their creator.

From darkness to light

Christ Jesus is the Messiah of Israel and His greatest mission is to bring men out of the darkness of their sins into the everlasting kingdom of light.

Understanding the God that we serve!

Understanding the God that we serve is to tap into the heart of God and to grasp the majesty of His heavenly wisdom. Who is this Christ Jesus the glory of His people Israel and the light that brings revelation to the gentiles according to the words of Simeon?

The Blood

What do the scriptures tell us about the blood? “For the life of the flesh is in the blood … for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.” (Leviticus 17:11)

Unity

The word unity which represents being in agreement with one another is both commanded and condemned in the bible. Hearing this you might say how is it possible pastor? How could the very same thing that God commands He condemn?

Possessor of a much better choice

Possessor of a much better choice describes the heart of our Lord in regards to the free will offerings that we all must bring to Him at all times. From the ancient times men were all bond to please one another and even God by their own works, but only very few saw things in a totally different dimension.

El Elyon The Most High God

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Being able to see beyond what the crowds could see, is the great mystery unveiled for the truly redeemed

This is the final quest of all those who are called according to God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

The unfathomable gift of compassion Called Mercy

This is the story of God’s love for His own demonstrated in Christ the Messiah of Israel. The one loved by women and received by all the downcast and broken hearted.

It is for freedom that He has made us free

And the Lord spoke to Moses; “Go to Pharaoh and say to him, Thus says the Lord: “Let My People go, that they may serve Me.”

Love that covers multitude of sins

The Holy Scriptures tells us that God’s love poured out on us in Christ covered the multitude of our sins. A very basic truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ our Redeemer and Lord.

Living On the threshing floor Is an excellent advice from a trusted Source

Just like the advice of Naomi Ruth’s mother in law which was the demonstration of God’s love in Christ for His bride who is destined to reign with Him in the riches of His Kingdom glory is the life lived at threshing floor for the genuine believer in Christ.

Looking to receive An inheritance Among all those who are sanctified

The world in its corruption always seeks to receive physical inheritances of their earthly parents, yet interestingly enough the word says there is a spiritual inheritance awaiting those who are sanctified or being sanctified.

For God has called me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction

This is the meaning behind the name patriarch Joseph chose for his second child. He called His first born Manasseh meaning “For God has made me forget all my toil and all my father’s house”, but the Ephraim which was the second born of Joseph was named to mean

Being transformed into our new identity

In the root of our conversion there must be a genuine transformation of identity and a dramatic change of character, especially in facing our own character weakness we need to come to the point in our lives where we must acknowledge our weakness before the transformation can come from the Lord.

The death in Haran

As we read earlier God had called Abraham to leave all His familiar surroundings and move unto an unknown land of God’s choice, yet Abraham in his journey to this promise land had stopped in a land called Haran, which by the way was the name of one of his brothers, who died in Ur before they came to Haran.

The essence of true worship

This heavenly act starts in the center of one’s being and is motivated by an awakening that is brought to us by God Himself.

Knowing the God that Sees

One of the most incredible attributes of God is His omni presence and the fact that He is not a God far away, but a God who is present in our midst and that He sees and hears everything that goes on in and around us.

By your patience possess your souls!

In Luke’s gospel our Lord Jesus speaks of a magnificent truth in respect to attitude of our faith towards God. Here Jesus is saying in difficult times and in times of personal trials and tribulations we need to hold unto our faith by joyful expectation even if the answers of our prayers seems to be delayed.

Secrets of the Unseen

There are many weapons formed against us the scripture says, but Isaiah the prophet reminds us that none of them shall prosper , because they are going to fail to kill those who are His servants and that is the inheritance of all who truly serve God, by obeying His truth at all times.

The disciple’s call

The Disciple’s call Jesus said is the highest anyone can receive this side of heaven.

A remote Reality

The story of the sin of the rich man Lazarus is one of the stories that our Lord spoke to the Pharisees who were lovers of money.

“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death”

Have you ever particularly paid attention to these eternal truths spoken out of a shepherd boy’s mouth?

Salvation of our Souls Christ’s number one priority

Repentance meaning turning away from sin is the first step of our renewed life in Christ. In this we receive the mind of Christ to call on God for salvation, but this is only the initial step towards the fruitful life promised in Him.

In search Of Righteousness, Redemption & Restoration

All of us in our weakest points of our lives are looking to find these heavenly virtues and they are always found in one place and that is in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.

The Bible introduces Jesus Christ of Nazareth as the Wisdom of God

Many people in this side of heaven search for wisdom and some proclaim that they do posses this most valuable gift of all.

It all started in heaven, but was spoken out here on earth by Job a suffering, yet just man in the eyes of the Lord !

Job a man whom the scripture calls a just man in the eyes of the Lord is the picture of all the true saints who suffer in this side of heaven for righteousness sake.

You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free

Freedom is the quest of every man’s soul. None of us like to be enslaved to anything.

Story of the uncompromising Righteous

Daniel, Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego were men who's lives fully marked by this grace called the compromised righteousness. Men who said we trust in our God who would protect us out of the lions mouth by us staying faithful to Him and Him alone.

God’s Supreme Revelation

Revelation of the deity of The Messiah Yeshua ( Jesus the Christ )is the greatest revelation any man can receive during their pilgrimage in life.

The Faith, Which carries us beyond the grave

Many of us unfortunately see the extent of our faith only in this life and here is where arises one of the most vicious cycles of disappointment and despair.

The Tree of Life “ Source of eternal existance.”

The quest of man’s heart from the Garden of Eden has been to reach the Tree of Life. This is to avoid death in all its forms, physical and spiritual.

Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved?

This simple truth spoken of the Bride in the Song of Songs is the most incredible utterance of the truth of the gospel of the grace spoken within the fabric of the Old Covenant.

Abandonment our turning point

Hearing this word brings out in us the bitter feelings of rejection and pain and in some instances it carries a heavy feeling of shame attached to it. Abandonment also means a willful act of another on behalf of some one or some thing. In its verbal expression it always carries in itself a negative meaning. It is very seldom used as a positive thing in itself. Today we are going to talk about abandonment under the light of the word of God.

The Cry for Salvation

The cry for salvation is the God ordained cry in the heart of the elect. This cry is answered in response to Jesus’s obedient self sacrifice on the cross and is only available to those who would embrace it by faith in response to their election according to grace.

Enlightened to receive the right prospective

In pursuit of the true Christianity we have to understand a principal that our natural man is unable to grasp the right purpose or prospective of our faith.

Marked by God’s grace

We the redeemed have this privilege from the Lord to experience all of His goodness in His redemptive mercy called grace, but very few of us fully understand its true essence.

I will ransom them from the power of grave and redeem them from death. (Hosea 13:14 )

The unfathomable is this heavenly love brought to us through Christ the Messiah. The redeemed will someday fully understand this grace brought to them at the cost they cannot understand here and now.

A miracle is in progress – We must silence the voices

In the gospel according to Mark chapter 5 we read a wonderful parallel story of God’s miracle working power back to back.

The Glory of the Covenant received on Sinai

One of the greatest miracles of God on behalf of the fallen men was the revelation of the standard of His righteousness in giving them His Torah and the ten commandments. This served as a real compassion towards the lost men.

Cast Down But Unconquered

The most amazing truth about God’s overcoming power in the trials of His own righteous is inscribed in 2 Corinthians the 4th chapter.

the immaculate Rendezvous

Immaculate Rendezvous could describe the story of God’s predestined grace on behalf of His elect.

He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He leads justice to victory ( Matt.12:20 )

One of the most incredible, yet misunderstood attributes of the Lord is His unfathomable love for the lost.

Unveiling the Christian truth neglected in many circles

Many in the practice of their faith neglect to see this salvation in a broader aspect of their freedom from the pain’s of death and the eternal fire of hell.

Entering into a new dimension of life called, Life in the Spirit

One of the most profound truths of the Bible is the reality of man’s creation in the likeness of God.

Conquering our greatest enemy within.

One of the most incredible mysteries yet to be revealed is the presence of a fierce enemy that lives within us.

Glory of the unfathomable God

The book of the 1st Kings is a very awesome demonstration of a an unfathomable God in His eternal plans of salvation, redemption and provision and sustenance.

Integrity

What is integrity? Does the word of God speak about integrity? Who is a man or a woman of integrity?

A great challenge in faith is to understand the true meaning of reputation!

What is the meaning of the word reputation? The estimation in which one is held; character in public opinion; the character attributed to a person.

Separated to conquer separation

Many of us like me hate the concept of separation. The word separation brings us all the thoughts of abandonment and rejection. Rejection is a great demonic tool which destroys many lives, therefore to be separated from…. Is always taken in a negative essence.

Seeing through the brightness Of His light

When the Lord our God found one man whom He could confine the heavenly truth of His eternal plan and purpose, He revealed His Son in Him and that man’s name is Avram who later on was called Avraham (Abraham).

Dangers of Spiritual Shortsightedness unto Blindness

As we studied just recently in the letter of Apostle Peter we are all at times endangered by many perils while walking in the wilderness of this life, but one of the greatest of these is not trusting the Lord at His spoken word to us.

An uncommon commodity called the “Fear of the Lord”

When Israel was lead by Moses to leave Egypt they had not been directly associated with “The Lord” for 400 years and their understanding of God was based on the false god’s of Egypt.

The Journey from the well to the Vine

The story of John chapter 4 is a perfect story of God predestined love and deep compassion for the lost. In this story we clearly see the heart of Christ in stopping to do His father’s will.

The Mystery of a better resurrection

Author of the book of Hebrews in chapter 11 touches another important aspect of our faith calling it a better resurrection.

A reality many choose to ignore

In the Bible there are certain depth of God’s word that are often neglected by the majority, however serious cautionary reminders of a faithful and loving Creator is there to guide us all.

Receiving Kingdom Power

The greatest promise given through Christ our Lord besides the promise of eternal life was the “Promise of the Father” which was the Promised Holy Spirit’s fullness which is being immersed or baptized in Him.

Virtue of Patience

In the progress of sanctification the Lord works in us to establish this virtue within us all, and through this many receive their greatest resemblance to their master’s Heavenly Image.

Receiving Christ as our reconciliation

He is the perfect mediator who brings us to our greatest Shield and eternal inheritance with God.

God’s faithfulness and mercy

Abraham a Man of faith was a chosen vessel of the Lord who received a direct call from God. His steadfastness of faith paved the way for many generations to follow His footsteps till now and call we all him the father of all the faithful.

In pursuit of what pleases God

In pursuit of what pleases God is a word that can bring us to understand His heart. Many are asking what should I do to please God?

Exodus to find the path of the true righteousness and truth

An amazing unveiling of the Hidden treasures of God’s truth in the pages of Exodus the 17th chapter verses 1 through 16 has given me the courage for the word tonight. Having never seen the scriptures in the light of God’s glory in this way is a magnificent act of grace for me.

At the blast of the last trumpet calls of God

Where would we stand in regards to our Christian Character and the work of our faith?

Unmasking the Hypocrite

As we just heard the definition of the word hypocrite we are to distinguish one from another. The first definition has a religious definition and the second one has a more general sense to it.

Looking Unto The true Source Of all sustenance

The greatest struggle of our faith comes to end in a very simple word which is to trust.

Trust the Lord with all your heart.

A very sure command of our faith, which is the basic foundation of our walk in Him.

The immutable evidence

The scripture tells us that Jesus Christ is the corner stone and the builders rejected this immutable fact of their faith.

God’s eternal Altar

The God of heavens and earth had erected an eternal altar from eternity past to eternity future for all who would come to realize that salvation is not found anywhere, but in the name of Jesus the Christ and through this an eternal abode has been opened up for us in heavens.

Greatest Violation Independence

Independence became the greatest violation of the heavens. “God said “Let Us make man in our own Image, according to our own likeness” Genesis 1:26

In my shame He Searched And Made a notice of me

One of the most profound stories of grace in the Old Covenant scripture which shed’s such a light on God’s sovereignty of election through grace and that is the story of 2 Samuel chapter 9.

Prayer and Fasting – What the Bible Says

The Old Testament law specifically required prayer and fasting for only one occasion, which was the Day of Atonement. This custom became known as "the day of fasting" (Jeremiah 36:6) or "the Fast" (Acts 27:9).

Boldness in the Day of Judgment

As the people of God who are saved through faith in The Lord Jesus Christ we need to understand that there is a final day of judgment. In that day we can face a true and a righteous Judge to whom we must all give account the Bible says.

In pursuit of the Hope Of our Salvation

From the fall of Adam mankind has been left with a nature that embodies sin. This nature is manifesting its total depravity in the absence of God’s perfect righteousness. Therefore being in Adam every one of us is fully partaker of this lower nature called the flesh.

Caught by His unfathomable grace

The most profound beauty of an awesome God is to tap into His majestic love for His creation in an unfathomable grace through His foreknowledged act of election through grace.

Making friends with our opponent at law Is the key to our future Blessing

“Make friends quickly with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way, so your opponent may not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer and you be thrown into prison.”

While the Faithful Will Reign, the Compromising Will Perish in Shame

As I was praying and seeking the Lord’s face a scripture kept on magnifying itself in my mind. The faithful of the Lord will go on to be noticed by Him for true promotion in Him.

Who do the Crowds say that The Son of Man is?

A question that was asked by the Lord in Luke chapter 9 immediately after He had His disciples finish feeding the thousands.

They tell me I need to repent. What do they really Mean by it?

Repentance is the key to all heavenly blessings and it sounds very harsh at times, yet it is a simple fact of turning from walking in the wrong direction toward God.

An extreme contrast with a marred image!

One of the most incredible commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ is inscribed in Matthew’s gospel chapter 5. In this portion of the scripture we hear a very hard saying and many are not completely settled by these words. Here Jesus says the following in verse 20. “For I say unto you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees; you shall by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven."