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I’m the Greatest

97) The most powerful is not the one with the biggest weapons, strongest muscles or loudest mouth. Jesus said the greatest is the servant; the one who loves others. Love changes others including the one who gives it away.  Matt 20:26-28
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Yardsticks and Planks

96) “Judge not” are two words many quote from the Bible but few know this judging in context means to “determine value”. Jesus said measure your thoughts and actions, removing your planks before you worry about someone else’s sawdust. We are not always good value assessors.
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Easier Said than Done

95) Jesus said not to worry but it’s easy because worry is fear in disguise. Some dress up worry as planning ahead; others don’t give it a 2nd thought. If we spend our time getting to know God, we’d realize that He has all these things under His control. Don’t worry!  Matt 6:25-34
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Personalized Treasure Maps

94) We treasure many things & some cannot be bought. We treasure family, friends, pets, jobs, status or reputations. Jesus reminds us that our hearts or priorities reflect what we treasure. What does your treasure map reveal? Matthew 6:21 
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Instant vs Eternal; Little vs Huge

93) Ask a teen if he wants an aging car now versus waiting two years for a brand-new car, many would choose the now. Jesus said in Matt 6:2-3 that we can choose to be praised now by man for our giving or give secretly and be rewarded later by God. Choose: Instant or eternal;
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Battling 21st Century Enemies

92)  Some adults model a trend for kids that worries me. They trash-talk their enemies or those who think differently. Matt 5:44 says this is not OK. We are to love & pray for our enemies. Being hateful justifies many of their behaviors. Instead, battle with love & prayer. It’s what God requires and it
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I Am a Murderer

91)  Have I ever been angry at someone? Yes. I am guilty of murder according to Matt 5:22. Why? Because anger is the seed of the action. Though it sidesteps legal consequences, Jesus said the thought is as bad as the deed. Our feelings and treatment of others grows from our thoughts. Read more here.
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Are You Hungry?

90) In Jesus’ day, the blessed were believed to be the powerful & wealthy; Jesus stated otherwise.  Matt 5:6 tells us the blessed are those who are hungry for righteousness (right-ness); these seekers & adopters receive God’s blessings.
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Skeletons in Jesus’ Closet

89) Most families have skeletons; Jesus’ family included: Tamar’s rape; Rahab the prostitute, murdered Uriah’s wife to name a few. It is vital to note that all involved in these “secrets” were covered by grace and forgiveness. The good news is, you are, too!  Matt 1
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Human Frailty

88)  Many in the Bible were asked by God to do impossible things. How cruel would it be if God required something we cannot do without giving us the strength of His spirit to do them? When God gives us tasks, He always give the means to do them.  Zechariah 4:6
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