“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4. Our natural tendency is to consider our own interests first – to look at everything from the perspective of our own needs and wants. But with Jesus’ help we can unlearn that habit. We […]

“…inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these…, you did it to Me.” Matthew 25:40. Jesus identifies with those who are deprived and oppressed.  And people who minister to the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick, and the prisoner are actually serving Him.  Although the passage refers to events just […]

“First remove the plank from your own eye.” Luke 6:42. We should encourage righteousness in others, because it is right for God’s children to stir up each other to loving actions and attitudes. But we are all growing in Christ, so we must be neither judgmental nor patronizing.  Rather, we should build one another up.  Any other […]

“The members should have the same care for one another.” I Corinthians 12:25. Someone needs to talk to you today.  Are you willing to listen? The person may be child or a senior citizen.  One of the ways we can care for and serve each other is to listen.  Listening is not the job of a talented few […]

“On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 22:40. Jesus tells us that the way God knows we love Him is by how we treat people.  Let’s face it – loving our neighbor can be a challenge.  But when we do it to express our love for God, we unleash a powerful motivation […]