Matthew 6:1-18
Dear RTB’ers,
Giving, praying, fasting. Yesterday we saw five sets of “You have heard…But…” teachings from Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount”. Today we have three more pairings, “…they have their reward in full … But… your Father … will reward you.” (vv. 6:2,4; 5,6; 16,18) We have only a few sentences each about giving and fasting, with half of today’s verses about praying, including Jesus teaching us the “Our Father”. At the end of that prayer Jesus offers an additional emphasis on forgiveness. Interestingly, Carol and I watched a movie yesterday evening in which forgiveness was one of the main themes in the restoration of a broken relationship. A divine echo…? I’m asking myself (you might be asking yourself) whether forgiveness is something that is hindering my (your) spiritual growth. Something to think and pray about…
Blessings!
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