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Our sinful nature always wants to put ourselves before others. Jesus put others before Himself, especially when He went to the cross to save us. Give us grace, Jesus, to put others before ourselves.

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BibleGateway: Luke 14:1-15 ESV Text: Luke 14:1-15 KJV Text: Luke 14:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:8      1 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of… Our sinful nature always wants to put ourselves before others. Jesus put others before Himself, especially when He went to the cross to save us. Give us grace, Jesus, to put others before ourselves.

So many think that the door into heaven is wide, that any religion will get you there. Not so! Narrow is the door, and Jesus Christ alone is the Door.

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BibleGateway: Luke 13:22-30 ESV Text: Luke 13:22-30 KJV Text: Luke 13:22-30 The section starts at about 2:46 and ends at about 4:9 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward… So many think that the door into heaven is wide, that any religion will get you there. Not so! Narrow is the door, and Jesus Christ alone is the Door.

Jesus rebukes a legalistic synagogue ruler for his misapplied and loveless understanding of Sabbath Day laws. Legalism always gets in the way of true Christ-like love for others.

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BibleGateway: Luke 13:10-17 ESV Text: Luke 13:10-17 KJV Text: Luke 13:10-17 The section starts at about 1:5 and ends at about 2:23      10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.… Jesus rebukes a legalistic synagogue ruler for his misapplied and loveless understanding of Sabbath Day laws. Legalism always gets in the way of true Christ-like love for others.

When others are struck by tragedy, let’s not think of them as more sinful than we are. Rather, let us see our own need of repentance. In His great mercy, the Lord patiently waits for sinners to repent.

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BibleGateway: Luke 13:1-9 ESV Text: Luke 13:1-9 KJV Text: Luke 13:1-9 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:14      1 There were present at that season some that told him of the… When others are struck by tragedy, let’s not think of them as more sinful than we are. Rather, let us see our own need of repentance. In His great mercy, the Lord patiently waits for sinners to repent.

Jesus calls for readiness and faithfulness as we await His Second Coming. We need our Savior’s constant mercy and strength if we are to remain His trustworthy servants.

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:35-48 ESV Text: Luke 12:35-48 KJV Text: Luke 12:35-48 The section starts at about 4:15 and ends at about 6:24 35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; 36 And… Jesus calls for readiness and faithfulness as we await His Second Coming. We need our Savior’s constant mercy and strength if we are to remain His trustworthy servants.

Worry, worry, worry! It does us no good whatsoever. Lord, help us seek Your kingdom first and foremost, trusting that You will provide whatever we need for this body and life.

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:22-32 ESV Text: Luke 12:22-32 KJV Text: Luke 12:22-32 The section starts at about 2:40 and ends at about 4:9      22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take… Worry, worry, worry! It does us no good whatsoever. Lord, help us seek Your kingdom first and foremost, trusting that You will provide whatever we need for this body and life.

Foolish people make it all about money and possessions. Lord, give repentance to our materialistic hearts. Keep us rich toward God through faith in Jesus!

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:13-21 ESV Text: Luke 12:13-21 KJV Text: Luke 12:13-21 The section starts at about 1:36 and ends at about 2:47      13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my… Foolish people make it all about money and possessions. Lord, give repentance to our materialistic hearts. Keep us rich toward God through faith in Jesus!

God places tremendous value even on little sparrows. How much more value does He place on you, dear child of God! Think of the cost He paid to make you His own!

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:4-9 ESV Text: Luke 12:4-9 KJV Text: Luke 12:4-9 The section starts at about 0:29 and ends at about 1:19 4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them… God places tremendous value even on little sparrows. How much more value does He place on you, dear child of God! Think of the cost He paid to make you His own!

Don’t think you can hide anything from God. He sees and hears every one of our many sins. Thank God He looks upon us as righteous for the sake of His Son.

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BibleGateway: Luke 12:1-3 ESV Text: Luke 12:1-3 KJV Text: Luke 12:1-3 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 0:38      1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude… Don’t think you can hide anything from God. He sees and hears every one of our many sins. Thank God He looks upon us as righteous for the sake of His Son.

For their legalistic and loveless practices, Jesus pronounces six woes on the Pharisees and teachers of the law. Let’s guard against the proud spirit of the Pharisees, and with humbled hearts daily seek God’s forgiveness.

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BibleGateway: Luke 11:37-54 ESV Text: Luke 11:37-54 KJV Text: Luke 11:37-54 The section starts at about 5:10 and ends at about 7:39      37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with… For their legalistic and loveless practices, Jesus pronounces six woes on the Pharisees and teachers of the law. Let’s guard against the proud spirit of the Pharisees, and with humbled hearts daily seek God’s forgiveness.