Jesus taught his followers not to judge others and to instead show mercy and forgiveness. This teaching is often referred to as the Golden Rule and has been repeated throughout Christian scripture and history. But how do we practically apply this teaching to our daily lives?

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It was an obscene hour of the night when I came across this poem. I’d been sifting through a list of things weighing on my mind and had altogether given up on falling asleep. Then, thumbing through The Valley of Vision, I discovered a page poignantly titled Sleep—so of course I had to read it.

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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us not to worry. He says, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.” (Matthew 6:25) While this is challenging and difficult instruction to follow in our daily lives, it is one that can have profound implications for our spiritual health and well-being.

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When I was about 6 years old, I suffered an embarrassment in Sunday School that I have obviously not forgotten. We kids were all standing in front of our rows of chairs, singing a song. At the end of the song, the teacher told us to sit down. As I lowered myself into my chair, the boy sitting behind me pulled the chair out from underneath me and I landed on the floor.

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In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks of treasures in heaven. This teaching is found in Matthew 6:19-21. Jesus’ instruction here is an important one for Christians to understand. It encourages us to store up our treasures not here on earth, but rather in heaven where they will remain safe and secure forever. Let’s explore.

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Jesus taught that we should pray because God knows our needs before we even ask for them (…for your Father knows what you need before you ask him [Matthew 6:8b, NIV]), so why do we need to keep praying?

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