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Continuing our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister, will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,' is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.” Matthew 5:21-22I'm sure we would all agree that, in most cases, to kill a human life is wrong. Jesus reminded us of that in these verses, referring to the 10 commandments in Exodus 20. After quoting the sixth commandment (“You shall not murder”), He then listed 3 examples where emotions and speech will also be held accountable: anger with a brother or sister, an insult to a brother or sister, and an offensive remark to someone. God is not just interested in our outward actions but how we treat each other with our words and what lies within our hearts.Sometimes anger is justified (for example, when we see somebody being bullied, or when we hear of regions of the world that suffer without food or clean water), but “anyone who is angry” refers to unrighteous anger in this case, the sort that comes out of hatred or self-importance.[1] This is the sort of anger that festers in the pool of hurt pride, the kind that is expressed unchecked when we forget to have mercy or compassion. To say “Raca” to a brother or sister is the same as insulting somebody's intelligence. It is the same as calling a person a moron or stupid, with deliberate intention to belittle them. Even if we do this in jest a humble person will check his motives and be sure that the person on the receiving end truly receives it in good humour. In Jesus' third example, to say “you fool” goes deeper than “Raca”. It assaults a person's character, like accusing someone of being corrupt. In a world where verbal barbs are traded without restraint on social media or in the public arena, how might we as children of a new Kingdom demonstrate a different reality? How might we as followers of Jesus encourage an alternative narrative where our words heal and restore rather than hurt and divide? The verses that follow will begin to address that, we will examine these in next week's devotion. In the meantime, The Bible has much to say in other places about how God wants us to treat people, especially when emotions are running high. Here's just one example from the Apostle Paul: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 [1] See 1 John 3: 15

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Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. The Beatitudes He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. The Fulfillment of the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Murder 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,'[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell. 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. 25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. Adultery 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.'[e] 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. Divorce 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.'[f] 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Oaths 33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.[g] Eye for Eye 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'[h] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Predicazione espositiva del Pastore Jonathan Whitman di Matteo capitolo 5 versetti da 21 a 26. Registrata presso il Centro Evangelico Battista di Perugia il 9 Febbraio 2025.Titolo del messaggio: "Il cuore omicida: Tre imperativi per omicidi come noi"MATTEO 5 V21-2621 «Voi avete udito che fu detto agli antichi: "Non uccidere: chiunque avrà ucciso sarà sottoposto al tribunale"; 22 ma io vi dico: chiunque si adira contro suo fratello sarà sottoposto al tribunale; e chi avrà detto a suo fratello: "Raca" sarà sottoposto al sinedrio; e chi gli avrà detto: "Pazzo!" sarà condannato alla geenna del fuoco. 23 Se dunque tu stai per offrire la tua offerta sull'altare e lì ti ricordi che tuo fratello ha qualcosa contro di te, 24 lascia lì la tua offerta davanti all'altare, e va' prima a riconciliarti con tuo fratello; poi vieni a offrire la tua offerta. 25 Fa' presto amichevole accordo con il tuo avversario mentre sei ancora per via con lui, affinché il tuo avversario non ti consegni in mano al giudice e il giudice in mano alle guardie, e tu non venga messo in prigione. 26 Io ti dico in verità che di là non uscirai, finché tu non abbia pagato l'ultimo centesimo.

What is the Spirit of 'Thou shalt not kill'? (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 14 - Sunday, 16th February 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 14 [Matthew 5:21-26 (KJV)]Matthew 5:21  Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: Matthew 5:22  But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matthew 5:23  Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Matthew 5:24  Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Matthew 5:25  Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Matthew 5:26  Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. 1. Not the letter only but the spirit of the Law is important. Matthew 5:21-22 2. Angry outbursts reveal the heart and we are accountable for them. Matthew 5:22. 3. Make peace with your brother with all haste. Matthew 5:23-24 4. Make an agreement with your adversary be fore it goes to the courts. Matthew 5:25-26.

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The Righteousness of the Law (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 13 - Sunday, 9th February 2025.Sermon on the Mount Series Episode 13 [Matthew 5:17-20 (KJV) - "Mat 5:17  Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Pero to complete or fill up. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. People use this verse to promote their own hobby horses. Ill The guy who used it to promote keeping the Sabbath. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."]1. Jesus fulfilled the Law Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Pero to complete or fill up 2. Jesus upheld the LawMatthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilledMatthew 23:2-3 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.3. Jesus approved the standard of the Law Matthew 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. People use this verse to promote their own hobby horses. Ill The guy who used it to promote keeping the Sabbath Matthew 23:23-24 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.4. Jesus lifted the bar of the Law higher.Matthew 5:20-22 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.Matthew 5:27-28 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.5. It's impossible! Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Galatians 3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

A lot of us, myself included, feel decent about who we are morally. Our reasoning? Well, at least we haven't murdered anyone. Let's be honest, murder is right up there at the top of the list of "The Worst Crimes to Commit". However, Jesus says, "Not so fast!" Here are his exact words:  "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister, will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,' is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell." ~ Matthew 5:22  What is Jesus even talking about? How can my disdain for another person actually be equated to murder, and what am I supposed to do about it? To learn more about what Jesus is describing in this section of The Sermon on the Mount, check out episode #3. We hope you find it helpful!

Thursday, 28 November 2024   Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, Matthew 5:23   “If, therefore, you might offer your gift upon the altar, and there you might remember that your brother – he has something against you” (CG).   The previous verse conveyed Jesus' words about the strictness of God's judgment in matters such as anger and reviling others with words like Raca and moronic. With that remembered, Jesus continues with, “If, therefore, you might offer your gift upon the altar.”   Everything about this conveys the idea of interacting with God. First, the word prospheró is a word generally used when referring to the offering of gifts, sacrifices, etc. In this case, it is an offering of a dóron, a gift. More often than not, the word is used when referring to gifts or offerings presented to God. Finally, the offering is offered “upon the altar.” This is specifically referring to an altar for sacrifice.   As such, the meaning is that a person is bringing an offering to God at the temple. The purpose of the offering depends on the type of offering. It could be for atonement, fellowship, as a freewill gift (an expression of honor), etc.   Regardless of the type, the person is coming before God. In such an instance, he is to be right with God. However, Jesus next says, “and there you might remember that your brother – he has something against you.”   There in the temple, while about to offer to the Lord, a person is taking a moment for self-examination. One can think of the words of Paul concerning the taking of the Lord's Supper –   “Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.” 1 Corinthians 11:27-29   The Christian is now coming before the Lord to symbolically partake in the offering of Christ as his means of reconciliation with God. In essence, he is about to fellowship with God through the remembrance of Christ's death. Although Jesus' words in Matthew 5 are dealing with Jews under the Law of Moses, the parallel is valid.   Both are coming before God in anticipation of a friendly meeting. However, God is there searching the hearts and minds of His people. The Jew, coming to the altar, realizes that he has something wrong between him and his brother (meaning another Jew or even another human in general).   Rather than presumptuously continue with his offering, he will need to get the matter with his brother settled first. This will be seen in the coming verse. Likewise, when a Christian comes before the Lord, he needs to be in a right standing with the Lord and with those he interacts with. To not do so would then be to come forward in “an unworthy manner.” In such an instance, he would then “be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.”   Before taking the Lord's Supper, there should be a time of reflection and even confession between the person and the Lord. To not have such an attitude would be presumptuous. The result of such an attitude is explained by Paul –   “For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.” 1 Corinthians 11:30-32   We are to “judge ourselves” and acknowledge that we are unworthy of the great favor of partaking in the Lord's Supper. This does not mean, however, that we might lose our salvation. This is a matter of fellowshipping with the Lord in a right standing. When our attitude is not proper, our fellowshipping is tainted. Paul noted that in such a state, many were sick and “many sleep,” meaning they had died.   Life application: Remember what precipitated Jesus' words of this verse. He has been talking about righteousness before the Lord. The scribes and Pharisees trusted in their own righteousness before God because of their adherence to the law. Jesus never told Israel that the law was unimportant or could be disobeyed.   However, He noted that unless a person's righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, they would not enter the kingdom of the heavens. He then gave an example of past teachings on the issue of murder. He then showed that hating one's brother or maligning him with caustic words was like murdering him in God's eyes.   Now, Jesus is telling them that if their hearts are in a bad state with their brother, it is affecting their fellowship or right standing with the Lord. In bringing an offering at such a time, the offering would not be accepted by God. John explains this type of situation for us to understand how God views such things –   “If someone says, ‘I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.” 1 John 4:20, 21   Lord God, You are looking at our hearts, searching us out, and finding out where our failings are. And yes, our hearts can be deep, dark places of hatred, enmity, and iniquity. Help us, O God, to search ourselves out, cleanse the impurities of our hearts, and come before You, acknowledging that only through Jesus are we worthy of fellowship with You. How thankful we are that You have sent Jesus. Amen.  

Wednesday, 27 November 2024   But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire. Matthew 5:22   “And I, I say to you that all the ‘being angry' to the brother of him groundlessly, he will be liable to the judgment. And whoever, if he shall say to his brother, ‘Raca,' he will be liable to the Sanhedrin. And whoever, if he shall say, ‘moronic,' he will be liable to the Gehenna of the fire” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus told His disciples that it was said to the ancients, “You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.” He now continues with the higher standard which was not perceived by the ancients, saying, “And I, I say to you.”   Jesus is making an authoritative statement (And I, I say to you) concerning the state of the heart that rests behind murder. If someone murders, it is because there is already something stirring in him, a murderous intent, that causes him to act.   This is why there is a difference within the Law of Moses between a manslayer who kills accidentally and a murderer. For the accidental manslayer, there was the provision of the city of refuge detailed in Numbers 35.   Jesus' introductory words of this verse form a teaching that expands upon what the ancients had taught. They simply cited the law and gave their evaluation. But Jesus is addressing the issue that leads to the act of murder. That is seen in the words, “that all the ‘being angry' to the brother of him groundlessly, he will be liable to the judgment.”   In these words, is one word not included in all manuscripts, eiké, groundlessly. In other words, some manuscripts (and thus translations based on those manuscripts) say something like, “But I say to you that everyone being angry with his brother will be liable to the judgment” (BLB).   Whether this word is original or not is hard to determine. Some find it contradictory to leave out the word and then have it recorded that Jesus was angry in Mark 3:5. However, being angry and being angry with one's brother is not necessarily the same thing. In the case of Jesus' words now, He is telling them that the state of anger that leads to the act of murder will make one liable to the judgment.   Jesus was angry, being grieved at the state of the hearts of those He was interacting with in Mark 3:5. This doesn't mean that He had murderous intent. In Ephesians 4:26, a verse citing words from the psalms, it uses the same word translated as angry here, “Be angry and do not sin.”   To suppose that simply being angry would make one liable to the judgment, there would then be a true contradiction in Scripture. Therefore, Jesus is not telling His hearers they cannot be angry. He is telling them that the state of anger towards a brother that could lead to murder is essentially murder, just as the act of coveting that leads to theft is essentially theft.   God is looking at the state of the heart. The actions that follow do not necessarily have to occur for there to be the imputation of sin. This is exactly the reason for the tenth commandment, coveting. We are not to allow our hearts to come to the state where we have the desire to do what may then be acted out. Understanding this, Jesus next says, “And whoever, if he shall say to his brother, ‘Raca,' he will be liable to the Sanhedrin.”   The vocative noun rhaka is Aramaic. It is found only here in the Bible and it signifies invoking a person as empty or foolish. It is etymologically similar to the word req, empty or vain, that is used in the Hebrew Old Testament. In Judges 9:4, the word is used to describe the worthless or vain followers of Abimelech.   It doesn't necessarily follow that Jesus is saying that the Sanhedrin would hold a trial for someone calling his brother Raca. Rather, He is still referring to the state of the heart. If someone calls his brother Raca, it is because he has murderous intent in his heart. If he acts out that intent, he will be liable to the Sanhedrin for having committed murder. That is then supplemented by His next words, “And whoever, if he shall say, ‘moronic,' he will be liable to the Gehenna of the fire.”   The Greek word is the adjective móros. Being an adjective, it refers to the state of a moron, he is moronic. Like calling a brother Raca which can lead to a trial for murder, calling a person moronic will have the same effect. In being a murderer, he can expect not just temporal judgment, but eternal judgment as well. It is the state of the heart that leads to the act that God is evaluating.   As for Gehenna, it is from the Greek geenna. It describes a valley that lies west and south of Jerusalem. Because of the things that occurred there, it became synonymous with the final place of judgment where punishment is eternally meted out to the lost. The name itself is derived from gay [gahee], a valley, and Hinnom, an Old Testament proper name of a person believed to be a Jebusite.   Life application: The state of the heart is being evaluated by God. As noted in the previous commentary, David did things that were violations of the law. And yet, his heart was tender enough to acknowledge his wrongdoings and to be convicted for doing them.   God understands our limitations, and He is aware of our pressure points. We face trials, and our hearts fail in one way or another. But is our heart callous and uncaring when we do wrong, or is it tender enough to feel remorse and a desire to act differently?   Ultimately, God wants our hearts to acknowledge that we have sinned, even if it was only intent that was wrong in His eyes. From there, we can then say, “I know that I cannot save myself. I have been wicked in my heart, sinned in my actions, and I NEED JESUS. I believe that God sent Him to take my place in punishment and to restore me to Him.”   For those who think that law observance will take care of their sinful hearts and wayward actions, they are sorely deceived. This is what Jesus is trying to tell the people. To this day, so many will not pay heed. We don't need more law. We need God's grace in the giving of Jesus.   Lord God, understanding the words of Jesus concerning the state of our hearts, we can truly see how greatly we need Him to save us. We fall infinitely short of Your glorious perfection, and without Him, we stand condemned. But because He has come, we can have full restoration with You. Thank You for the wonderful assurance we possess because of Your grace, poured out upon us through Jesus. Amen.  

Dragan Raca novi je gost Jao Mile podcasta-a, svoju igracku karijeru gradio preko Zorke Šabac, Šibenika, Kvarnera i Užica a najveći trag je ostavio na Kipru gde je kao igrač proveo 12 sezona.Sa Kipra je krenuo u svoju trenersku karijeru gde je već u prvoj sezoni osvojio sve što se osvojiti može.U Kini je proveo 12 godina gde je ostvario brojne uspehe na različitim poljima.Thumbnail designer:https://instagram.com/design33_mk?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Pratite nas na društvenim mrežama!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jaomile_podcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JAOMILEPODCASTTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jaomile_podcastTwitter https://twitter.com/mileilicGost: Dragan RacaDatum: 20. Novembar  2024. Autor i domaćin: Mile IlićLokacija: Studio na kraju UniverzumaProdukcija: Infinity Lighthouse#jaomilepodcast #draganraca #cyprus  #djokovic #crvenazvezda #kkpartizan #nikolajovic #nba  #nikolajokic #abaliga #jokic #bogdanovic #euroleague #doncic #nikolatopic

Dragan Raca novi je gost Jao Mile podcasta-a, svoju igracku karijeru gradio preko Zorke Šabac, Šibenika, Kvarnera i Užica a najveći trag je ostavio na Kipru gde je kao igrač proveo 12 sezona.Sa Kipra je krenuo u svoju trenersku karijeru gde je već u prvoj sezoni osvojio sve što se osvojiti može.U Kini je proveo 12 godina gde je ostvario brojne uspehe na različitim poljima.Thumbnail designer:https://instagram.com/design33_mk?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Pratite nas na društvenim mrežama!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jaomile_podcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JAOMILEPODCASTTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jaomile_podcastTwitter https://twitter.com/mileilicGost: Dragan RacaDatum: 20. Novembar  2024. Autor i domaćin: Mile IlićLokacija: Studio na kraju UniverzumaProdukcija: Infinity Lighthouse#jaomilepodcast #draganraca #cyprus  #djokovic #crvenazvezda #kkpartizan #nikolajovic #nba  #nikolajokic #abaliga #jokic #bogdanovic #euroleague #doncic #nikolatopic

It's one of the most used Coachspeak phrases there is. If you hear this in recruiting, run the other way. If you use this phrase to describe yourself, it's time for some RACA. We can do better. We need to do better. The definition of brutal All that and more on this episode of Essential Coaching Conversations. Follow and DM us on Twitter: @coachessential | @coachk424 | @rastogi_aseem Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@essentialcoaching Subscribe to our website: www.essential-coaching.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essential-coaching/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essential-coaching/support

https://youtu.be/1Jp6o_9RVtk?si=MXn3Nwadrey_eP7N Taking Hatred Head on - 2 - The High Cost of Hatred and a Better Option Taking Hatred Head On Bumper Welcome to Redemption Church of Plano Tx. My name is Chris Fluitt! Hatred Head On Hatred is widespread.-in our heart. Extreme radical Hate Extreme radical Community The answer to hatred is a new heart and community. The Challenge Weeks from now… Be extreme & radical in community. Take constant steps in LOVE over hate. Days from now… That surprising anger – STOP and pray for your enemy. Might feel awkward/insincere at first, but stick with it. It changes your heart. How are we doing? Today…The High Cost of Hatred and a Better Option Me- The high cost of Hating College – jerk, better than you, show off car, unlikeable Hits me with his car. Still a jerk. Hard to not hate this guy. The high cost of being Hated Grocery store with Alex. See someone(perhaps), who hates me… has lied about me, has been threatening to my wife… Anxiety, fear, panic, flight You- Imagine the person you hate…-the person you have trouble loving, serving, caring… Imagine the person that hates you…-causes you to want to fight (hate them back)-causes you to want to flight (shame, guilt, fear) Someone in the office, school, church…Someone from a past relationship…Just a random person…Someone in the news, social media, celebrity, a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Aftermath- Consumed by hatred – High Cost. • Deterioration of mental health: Increased stress, anxiety, and depression.   • Physical health issues: Cardiovascular problems, weakened immune system, and other physical ailments.   • Damaged relationships: Destroyed friendships, romantic partnerships, and family bonds.   • Reduced productivity: Obsessing over hatred can distract from work and personal goals, leading to decreased performance.   • Emotional exhaustion: Maintaining hatred requires significant emotional energy, leaving little for positive experiences.   • Impaired decision-making: Cloud judgment and lead to poor choices in various aspects of life.   • Spiritual/moral decline: Hatred is detrimental to personal growth and spiritual well-being. We can see the high cost of hatred EVERYWHERE! We Christians are not immune to the struggle of hatred. What does Jesus say about this? What if the cost of hate is higher than we know?What if some of our actions that we feel are justified are not justified and hateful? Matthew 5:21-26 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' Murder is real serious. Real hatred.I don't go that far… 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,' is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.   What “judgment?” The judgment of murder.   Anger is murder.   Do you have unresolved issues of anger?Could God judge you as a murderer? It is not enough to say… well I am angry but I have not done anything… What is in the heart is still judged.   What about what comes out of our mouth? “anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,' is answerable to the court.” Raca- empty headed insult.  “And anyone who says, ‘You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.”   The hate in our heart… and the hate in our word is judged.   Anger is murder.Our angry words put us in danger of hell fire. Do we take our anger serious?   23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.   How serious is Jesus about overcoming hatred and anger and becoming reconciled? The gift at the altar… Israelites would travel to the temple in Jerusalem to bring a sacrifice to the altar.  They could travel hundreds of miles…  

Well we continue the We Miss Meghan tour with two old friends, Drew and Andrew, who left us with more questions than answers last time they were here. But we're happy to have them back as we talk about the competitive world of walking (yes you heard that right) and Japan's first man in space. So join us as we get a little help from our friends this week in asking... what the f**k history?See Andrews art and support his new show Boyfriend Material here!https://andrewrosas.square.site/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boyfriend-material/id1748599133Support Drew and his film Raca here!https://seedandspark.com/fund/raca#story What the F**k After Dark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RUTAS CANFRANC CON MAYAYO: Mi top3 en el Pico Aspe, La Raca y Pico Los Monjes. Tres grandes clásicos con Mayayo en Radio Trail Canfranc es un rincón privilegiado de los PIrineos donde se han recuperado más de 500km de sus senderos tradicionales de montaña. Hoy están no solo balizados, sino tambien agrupados para consultar y descargar en la app ESPACIO TRAIL CANFRANC.Repasamos con Mayayo su top3 personal. con las ascensiones al Pico Aspe, La Raca y el Pico de las Monjes, que incluyen además muchos de los mejores tramos de las carreras de montaña que se disputan en Canfranc CanfrancLas mejores RUTAS TRAIL RUNNNING siempre aqui: https://carrerasdemontana.com/tag/rutas-trail/ Nuestros videos: https://www.youtube.com/moxigenocarrerasdemontañaradiotrailConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-trail-carreras-de-montana-mayayo--4373839/support.

MATTHEW 5:21-22 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,'[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.

20 For I tell you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.Dico enim vobis, quia nisi abundaverit justitia vestra plus quam scribarum, et pharisaeorum, non intrabitis in regnum caelorum.  21 You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not kill. And whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment.Audistis quia dictum est antiquis : Non occides : qui autem occiderit, reus erit judicio.  22 But I say to you, that whosoever is angry with his brother, shall be in danger of the judgment. And whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council. And whosoever shall say, Thou Fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.Ego autem dico vobis : quia omnis qui irascitur fratri suo, reus erit judicio. Qui autem dixerit fratri suo, raca : reus erit concilio. Qui autem dixerit, fatue : reus erit gehennae ignis.  23 If therefore thou offer thy gift at the altar, and there thou remember that thy brother hath any thing against thee;Si ergo offers munus tuum ad altare, et ibi recordatus fueris quia frater tuus habet aliquid adversum te :  24 Leave there thy offering before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to thy brother: and then coming thou shalt offer thy gift.relinque ibi munus tuum ante altare, et vade prius reconciliari fratri tuo : et tunc veniens offeres munus tuum.

This week on Hospitality Meets, we had the incredible privilege to sit down with Natasha Robinson, a torchbearer for a storied legacy in the restaurant industry. Natasha's deep-rooted connection to hospitality comes from a lineage spanning generations, with her parents standing out as boundary-pushing restaurateurs. From her upbringing amidst the bustling energy of family restaurants to her contemporary role guiding young talents, Natasha's journey is awe-inspiring!We cover JanuaryChanging trendsBeing Born into restaurantsGrowing up with your communityRejecting restaurants (And then being sucked back in)Getting Michelin StarsWinning 3 starsShoutingInterior DesignUnite the ClansCompetitions and the Gold Service ScholarshipAnd so much more.

20 For I tell you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.Dico enim vobis, quia nisi abundaverit justitia vestra plus quam scribarum, et pharisaeorum, non intrabitis in regnum caelorum.  21 You have heard that it was said to them of old: Thou shalt not kill. And whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment.Audistis quia dictum est antiquis : Non occides : qui autem occiderit, reus erit judicio.  22 But I say to you, that whosoever is angry with his brother, shall be in danger of the judgment. And whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council. And whosoever shall say, Thou Fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.Ego autem dico vobis : quia omnis qui irascitur fratri suo, reus erit judicio. Qui autem dixerit fratri suo, raca : reus erit concilio. Qui autem dixerit, fatue : reus erit gehennae ignis.  23 If therefore thou offer thy gift at the altar, and there thou remember that thy brother hath any thing against thee;Si ergo offers munus tuum ad altare, et ibi recordatus fueris quia frater tuus habet aliquid adversum te :  24 Leave there thy offering before the altar, and go first to be reconciled to thy brother: and then coming thou shalt offer thy gift.relinque ibi munus tuum ante altare, et vade prius reconciliari fratri tuo : et tunc veniens offeres munus tuum.

Elena Roch hat sich nach intensiver Zeit bei diversen Ultra Radrennen eine längere Auszeit genommen, und eine eigentlich 6-monatige Reise auf fast ein Jahr verlängert. Freunde haben sich schon Sorgen gemacht, ob sie überhaupt nochmals zurückkehren würde. In der Zeit hat sie sich nur unregelmäßig in den Sattel geschwungen, um Südost-Asien und Australien auf zwei Rädern zu erkunden, doch von ernsthaftem Training war keine Spur. Sie hatte in der Zeit nicht nur den Kopf frei, sondern auch hartnäckige Knieschmerzen, die es auszukurieren galt.Nach ihrer Rückkehr hat sie auf ausgedehnten Bikepacking Touren, unter anderem von Barcelona nach Österreich, ihre Fitness und die Begeisterung aber wieder gefunden. Es folgte die Entscheidung, wieder bei Rennen an den Start zu gehen, eine Trainingsplanung beim renommierten Langstrecken-Coach Max Kinzlbauer und ein Upgrade bei der Ausrüstung – in den letzten Monaten war Elena eher auf alten gebrauchten Touristenbikes unterwegs.Beim Race Across Austria war es schließlich soweit, und Elena rollte von der Startrampe. Die Nervosität und Anspannung vor ihrer ersten unsupported Erfahrung war stark, die Erwartung eher niedrig, die Hoffnung aber groß. Und der Mut, erstmals ohne Betreuerteam in ein Rennen zu gehen, hat sich gelohnt. Elena konnte das RACA als Damensiegerin beenden, und erzählt uns heute von den Wetterkapriolen, den emotionalen Hochs und Tiefs, einer überfallsartigen Zimmerbuchung und von der erlösenden Ankunft in Feldkirch. Wir hatten bei der Aufnahme Gänsehaut, denn die Erzählungen und Schilderungen gehen wirklich unter die Haut.Liebe Elena, vielen Dank für deine Zeit, und Alles Gute für das Training für das Race Around Austria im August! Dann geht es nicht quer durchs schöne Österreich, sondern rundherum. Und dann kannst du die Erlebnisse auch wieder mit den liebgewonnenen Betreuern teilen. Hoffentlich auch über den Glockner, das Kühtai und alle Pässe, die beim RACA gesperrt waren.Elena Roch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leni.roch/ +++++Danke an Cyclite, unseren heutigen Werbepartner!Flo Kraschitzer hat durch seinen unendlichen Fame seinen ersten Ausrüster gefunden, und darf mit Bikepacking Taschen von Cyclite ins Race Across Austria starten. Die innovativen Taschen werden in Bayern entwickelt und sind in der Ultracycling Szene weit verbreitet: Cyclite Taschen sind die leichtesten auf dem Markt (trotzdem robust und wasserfest) und kommen mit diversen hilfreichen Funktionen (wie z.B. die Aerodynamik der einzigartigen AERO BAG, der schwingfreie Sitz der SADDLE BAG, oder der große Zugriff mit gutem Überblick der TOP TUBE BAG).Mit dem Rabattcode „sitzfleisch“ könnt ihr auf www.cyclite.cc und auf www.ultracyclingshop.com um 10% günstiger bestellen!

Die Premieren Austragung des unsupported Rennens quer durch Österreich stellte Veranstalter und Teilnehmer vor riesige Herausforderungen, ist aber trotz nasskalten Wetters und gesperrten Passstraßen gut über die Bühne gegangen. Es wurden einige spannende Geschichten geschrieben, doch es gab nicht nur fröhliche Gesichter:Flo Kraschitzer hat einiges zu erzählen, Christoph Strassers Fazit fällt leider eher kurz aus, denn er kam noch bevor das Rennen so richtig los ging unglücklich zu Sturz und musste aussteigen. Gerade einmal zwei Stunden dauerte das RACA 1000 für ihn. Warum es zu dem Unfall kam, und wie Straps darauf reagierte, hört ihr in der heutigen Episode.Flo nimmt uns dann auf seine 500 Kilometer lange Variante des Ultra Rennens mit. Auch bei ihm war der Spaß nach zwei Stunden vorbei, denn dann setzte Regen ein, der mit nur ganz kurzen Unterbrechungen der ständige Wegbegleiter bis ins Ziel bleiben sollte. Somit wurde auch die Strecke weiter angepasst, Kühtai und Hahntennjoch mussten gestrichen und durch ein Tal ohne Namen ersetzt werden. Zum Glück hat die Rennleitung eine Ersatzlampe vorgeschrieben, denn Flo konnte sich auf die zuverlässige Unzuverlässigkeit seiner Lieblingslampe verlassen, die ihm bis jetzt in jedem Rennen eingegangen ist. Warum er sie aber trotzdem verwendet, und wie er es auf den zweiten Platz geschafft hat, hört ihr in der heutigen Episode! +++++Sichere dir jetzt 10 Travel Packs GRATIS bei deiner AG1 Erstbestellung. Informiere dich auf drinkag1.com/sitzfleisch zu den gesundheitsbezogenen Angaben und hole dir AG1 im Abo nach Hause, ganz ohne Vertragslaufzeit. +++++Danke an Cyclite, unseren heutigen Werbepartner!Flo Kraschitzer hat durch seinen unendlichen Fame seinen ersten Ausrüster gefunden, und darf mit Bikepacking Taschen von Cyclite ins Race Across Austria starten. Die innovativen Taschen werden in Bayern entwickelt und sind in der Ultracycling Szene weit verbreitet: Cyclite Taschen sind die leichtesten auf dem Markt (trotzdem robust und wasserfest) und kommen mit diversen hilfreichen Funktionen (wie z.B. die Aerodynamik der einzigartigen AERO BAG, der schwingfreie Sitz der SADDLE BAG, oder der große Zugriff mit gutem Überblick der TOP TUBE BAG).Mit dem Rabattcode „sitzfleisch“ könnt ihr auf www.cyclite.cc und auf www.ultracyclingshop.com um 10% günstiger bestellen!

Tuesday, 4 June 2024   So when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet justice does not allow to live.” Acts 28:4   A literal translation is, “And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging from his hand, they said to one another, ‘This man is altogether a murderer, whom, having been saved from the sea, the justice has not permitted to live'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Paul went out gathering sticks to add to the bonfire. When he laid them on the fire, a viper came out and fastened on his hand. With that recorded, Luke next adds, “And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging from his hand.”   As is normally the case, it is a shocking sight to see a venomous snake. How much more when its fangs are embedded in the hand of someone? It is a sure sign that a great deal of misery and maybe even death lies ahead.   This is especially so because a snake may quickly bite, giving a small dose of poison, but one that latches onto another will have time to pump all of its venom into its foe. This is the case with Paul. Therefore, “they said to one another, ‘This man is altogether a murderer.'”   As is common to most people of the world, when something bad happens, it is ascribed to karma or some other type of cosmic justice that keeps things in check. The Book of Job is a great study on this. In this case, the people saw the viper hanging from his hand, knew it was a poisonous snake that would kill him, and jumped to the conclusion that he must have deserved what had happened to him.   In this case, they made the illogical jump to the conclusion that he was a murderer. As such, they then said, “whom, having been saved from the sea, this justice has not permitted to live.'”   Accepting that this was divine justice, though the sea failed to kill him, which was obviously (what else would one expect!) what should have been the case, the serpent was sent to complete the task. Of course, this was so! The tense of the verb, being aorist, states it as an accomplished fact. Literally “the justice to live not has permitted him,” or more directly, “he is dead.”   In their words, Justice, diké (deekay), is personified. Justice to these pagans was represented as a goddess, the daughter of Jupiter. It was her office to take vengeance or to inflict punishment for crimes. As such, they believed that the goddess, Justice, had rendered judgment and executed the criminal.   Life application: Though it may seem a bit superstitious to accept that the snake was a retributive punishment for some supposed crime of Paul, Jesus let those of Israel know that this thought is not entirely unfounded. In Matthew 5, while speaking to the people of Israel, we read His words, saying –   “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.' 22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire.” Matthew 5:21, 22   And again –   “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:27, 28   One of the points of Jesus' words is that God's standard of measurement includes the thoughts and intents of the heart. If we are honest with ourselves, there isn't one of us who has been perfect in such matters. Therefore, the standard of justice that God demands because of His own personal perfection has been violated. Because of this, we all are under a death sentence.   This doesn't mean that we can expect a viper to come out and bite us, but it does mean that we can expect to be eternally separated from God for the corruption that exists within us. And more, we should accept that because of our corrupt state, we will have the resulting corruption of the world that surrounds us to afflict us at any given time.   Paul speaks of this in Romans. The perfect creation that God made was marred when man sinned. Now, the very forces of nature and the creatures in the world work against us at times. Time, along with the decay within us, also works against us, wearing us down. Our golden years are really not so golden, and death is only a heartbeat away.   Though we do not have to look at every catastrophe or accident as the hand of God actively working against us, looking to bring justice upon us, we can still know that this world is constructed in the way it is because of sin. And, therefore, we can expect bad things to happen at any given time.   Let us remember, however, that for those who are redeemed through Jesus, we have the expectation of a life that will be far more glorious than we can ever imagine. When we are removed once and forever from the presence of sin, things will be restored to a state that we cannot even conceive at this time. This is our great hope, and it has all been provided because of the goodness of God that is found in Jesus Christ our Lord.   Lord God, may we hold fast to the hope set before us. Even in this terrible world of chaos and disaster, we see enough of the beauty and harmony of Your loving hand to assure us that something far better lies ahead for Your people. We know this is so and we long for that glorious day. Until then, may we never fail to praise You for Your goodness! Amen.  

Heute haben wir eine kurze Spezial-Ausgabe von Sitzfleisch für euch: Wenn diese Episode erscheint, befinden sich die beiden gemeinsam mit insgesamt 83 Teilnehmern und Teilnehmerinnen kurz vor dem Start in das erste unsupported Ultra Radrennen quer durch Österreich.Christoph Strasser wird die lange Strecke über 1050 Kilometer bestreiten, Flo Kraschitzer stellt sich der 500 Kilometer Distanz. Aber nicht weil er nicht das RACA 1000 fahren möchte, sondern weil er sich behutsam für das Three Peaks aufbauen möchte, das auch schon bald vor der Tür steht.Welche Ziele sich die beiden gesteckt haben, mit welcher neuen Ausrüstung Flo unterwegs sein wird, wer die starke Konkurrenz sein wird, und wie lauschig die Wetterprognose aussieht – das alles könnt ihr heute hören.Ihr könnt das RACA auf followmychallenge und den Social Media Profilen von Straps und Flo verfolgen!Daumen drücken und dotwatchen sind ausdrücklich erwünscht und herzlich willkommen - Wir hören uns dann nach dem Race wieder! #jawui #weitradlfoan #sitzfleischFlo Kraschitzer auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontatflo/Christoph Strasser auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/straps_377/Race Across Austria RACA Live Tracking: https://www.followmychallenge.com/live/race-across-austria-2024/ +++++Danke an Cyclite, unseren heutigen Werbepartner!Flo Kraschitzer hat durch seinen unendlichen Fame seinen ersten Ausrüster gefunden, und darf mit Bikepacking Taschen von Cyclite ins Race Across Austria starten. Die innovativen Taschen werden in Bayern entwickelt und sind in der Ultracycling Szene weit verbreitet: Cyclite Taschen sind die leichtesten auf dem Markt (trotzdem robust und wasserfest) und kommen mit diversen hilfreichen Funktionen (wie z.B. die Aerodynamik der einzigartigen AERO BAG, der schwingfreie Sitz der SADDLE BAG, oder der große Zugriff mit gutem Überblick der TOP TUBE BAG).Mit dem Rabattcode „sitzfleisch“ könnt ihr auf www.cyclite.cc und auf www.ultracyclingshop.com um 10% günstiger bestellen!

„Warum tut man sich so etwas mehrfach an?“ Das war die erste Frage, die Lisa im Ziel des Race Across Italy Christoph Strasser stellte. Der etwas zermürbte Gesichtsausdruck sagte mehr als tausend Worte, denn Lisas erstes unsupported Rennen forderte sie in jeder Hinsicht. Doch nach ein paar Tagen Erholungsphase überwiegen mittlerweile die positiven Eindrücke. Als frischgebackene Europameisterin im unsupported Ultracycling erzählt Lisa in der aktuellen Sitzfleisch Episode nicht nur von ihren Hochs und Tiefs beim RAI, sondern auch von ihrem Einstieg in den Radsport und ihrer Liebe zu den schnellen Disziplinen, speziell dem Zeitfahren. Nach einigen Saisonen bei der Elite spezialisierte sie sich auf den Kampf gegen die Uhr, der in zwei Erfolgen beim King of the Lake gipfelte.Doch Lisa ist vielseitig und stellt sich gerne neuen Herausforderungen, wie zum Beispiel dem Race Around Austria, das sie 2021 im Zweier-Team absolvierte. Noch weiter ins Ultracycling tauchte Lisa bei den 24 Stunden im italienischen Montello ein – das war zwischendurch auch hart und anstrengend, aber zumindest war auf dem Rundkurs jemand da, der sie betreute und versorgte.So ganz auf sich alleine gestellt, wie jetzt beim unsupported Race Across Italy war Lisa in einem Radrennen bisher noch nie.Sie hat einige Fehler gemacht, aber durch ihre starke körperliche Verfassung konnte sie alle Tiefs überstehen und hat schlussendlich sehr viel dazugelernt, das sie heute mit uns teilt.Links:Lisa Brömmel auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabroemmel/Laufrad Konfigurator auf Pancho-Wheels: https://www.panchowheels.com/Konfigurator/Neue Sitzfleisch T-Shirts in „dunkelpetrol“ und Cyclite Bikepacking Taschen auf: www.ultracyclingshop.comDanke an Cyclite, unseren heutigen Werbepartner!Flo Kraschitzer hat durch seinen unendlichen Fame seinen ersten Ausrüster gefunden, und darf mit Bikepacking Taschen von Cyclite ins Race Across Austria starten. Die innovativen Taschen werden in Bayern entwickelt und sind in der Ultracycling Szene weit verbreitet: Cyclite Taschen sind die leichtesten auf dem Markt (trotzdem robust und wasserfest) und kommen mit diversen hilfreichen Funktionen (wie z.B. die Aerodynamik der einzigartigen AERO BAG, der schwingfreie Sitz der SADDLE BAG, oder der große Zugriff mit gutem Überblick der TOP TUBE BAG).Mit dem Rabattcode „sitzfleisch“ könnt ihr auf www.cyclite.cc und auf www.ultracyclingshop.com um 10% günstiger bestellen! +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!Danke an Cyclite, unseren heutigen Werbepartner!Flo Kraschitzer hat durch seinen unendlichen Fame seinen ersten Ausrüster gefunden, und darf mit Bikepacking Taschen von Cyclite ins Race Across Austria starten. Die innovativen Taschen werden in Bayern entwickelt und sind in der Ultracycling Szene weit verbreitet: Cyclite Taschen sind die leichtesten auf dem Markt (trotzdem robust und wasserfest) und kommen mit diversen hilfreichen Funktionen (wie z.B. die Aerodynamik der einzigartigen AERO BAG, der schwingfreie Sitz der SADDLE BAG, oder der große Zugriff mit gutem Überblick der TOP TUBE BAG).Mit dem Rabattcode „sitzfleisch“ könnt ihr auf www.cyclite.cc und auf www.ultracyclingshop.com um 10% günstiger bestellen!

Wir setzen heute am Halfwaypoint des RAI 2024 fort und tauchen wieder in das Rennen ein. Straps konnte die bis dahin Führenden ein- und überholen. Und weil Daniel Steinhauser aus der supported Kategorie leider mit einem Schaden am Begleitfahrzeug aussteigen musste, übernahm Christoph Strasser sogar die overall Spitzenposition. Doch der Weg ins Ziel war noch ein weiter: Durch das versehentliche Zurücklassen von Proviant am Checkpoint musste er am Samstag Nachmittag in italienischen Dörfern, wo sich im Mai weit und breit kein Tourist aufhält, nach geöffneten Shops suchen. Das war keine einfache Aufgabe. Ein paar kleine Tricks und Motivationstechniken halfen ihm dann die Müdigkeit der zweiten Nacht zu überstehen und den schwierigen letzten Teil der Route zu meistern.Doch es gab auch nach dem Zieleinlauf noch lustige Anekdoten: Der DJ war ein bisschen zu gut drauf, der Zweitplatzierte Justinas verschlief die Siegerehrung, und laut Straps müsste eigentlich Jochen zumindest in der inoffiziellen Wertung von Platz 3 auf Platz 1 rücken. Außerdem passierte Straps ein ziemlich peinlicher technischer Fehler, den er aber erst Tage später bemerkte: Er fuhr das komplette Rennen nämlich mit einer falsch aufgelegten Kette.Was Jochen per Sprachnachricht zu seinem Rennen sagt, wieviel Leistung dieser Ketten-Fail kostete, und wie man einem unsupported-Urgestein wie Justinas die Vor- und Nachteile von Betreuerteams begreifbar macht – all das hört ihr in dieser Sitzfleisch Episode!Fever-Tree Verlosung:Wer gerne ein Paket mit jeweils 8x500ml Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit und Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water inklusive Speed Opener, Mixer-Guide und Cocktail Buch gewinnen möchte, schreibt uns bitte ein Email an sitzfleisch [ at ] christophstrasser.at und beantwortet diese schwierige Frage:Welches große Ultra Radrennen in Österreich wird seit vielen Jahren von Fever-Tree gesponsort?Einsendeschluss ist der 24.5.2024 um 23:59 UhrLinks:Das neue aerodynamische Sitzfleisch Trikot im Ultracyclingshop: www.ultracyclingshop.com/bekleidung/radbekleidung-sitzfleisch/Website Race Across Italy: www.raceacrossitaly.comGPS Live Tracking und Ergebnisse: https://rai775.bbtracker.pl/ +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!Danke an Cyclite, unseren heutigen Werbepartner!Flo Kraschitzer hat durch seinen unendlichen Fame seinen ersten Ausrüster gefunden, und darf mit Bikepacking Taschen von Cyclite ins Race Across Austria starten. Die innovativen Taschen werden in Bayern entwickelt und sind in der Ultracycling Szene weit verbreitet: Cyclite Taschen sind die leichtesten auf dem Markt (trotzdem robust und wasserfest) und kommen mit diversen hilfreichen Funktionen (wie z.B. die Aerodynamik der einzigartigen AERO BAG, der schwingfreie Sitz der SADDLE BAG, oder der große Zugriff mit gutem Überblick der TOP TUBE BAG).Mit dem Rabattcode „sitzfleisch“ könnt ihr auf www.cyclite.cc und auf www.ultracyclingshop.com um 10% günstiger bestellen!

Das diesjährige RAI über 762 Kilometer und 10500 Höhenmeter wird erstmals als Ultracycling Europameisterschaft der WUCA ausgetragen, und zwar in beiden Klassen: in der supported und unsupported Kategorie. Der Start erfolgt an der italienischen Ostküste, im malerischen Bergdorf Silvi Paese, von wo aus die Strecke über den Appenin bis zur Westküste und wieder retour führt.Für Straps ist es das erste Saisonhighlight, und nachdem er schon 3x mit seinem Betreuerteam den Sieg erreicht hat, stellt er sich der Herausforderung diesmal im unsupported Modus. Wird es ohne Betreuung genauso gut laufen wie in den Jahren zuvor? Durch das Reglement, das das Hinterlegen von Verpflegung und Ausrüstung an den 3 Checkpoints erlaubt, sollte der Nachteil nicht allzu groß sein.Auch wenn Flo selbst gerade zum Training in der Toskana ist und mit seinem Mikro professionell im Bett liegt, haben wir die aktuelle Episode pünktlich fertig produziert: Wir besprechen heute die Ausgangslage, das Starterfeld, Christoph Strassers Ausrüstung, die Strategie und den Rennverlauf bis zum Halfwaypoint.Links:Das neue aerodynamische Sitzfleisch Trikot im Ultracyclingshop: www.ultracyclingshop.com/bekleidung/radbekleidung-sitzfleisch/Website Race Across Italy: www.raceacrossitaly.comGPS Live Tracking: https://rai775.bbtracker.pl/+++++Werbung⏐Informiere dich jetzt auf drinkag1.com/sitzfleisch zu gesundheitsbezogenen Angaben und hole dir AG1 im Abo nach Hause, ganz ohne Vertragslaufzeit. Sichere dir bei deiner AG1 Erstbestellung einen gratis Jahresvorrat an Vitamin D3+K2 & 5 Travel Packs!  +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!Danke an Cyclite, unseren heutigen Werbepartner!Flo Kraschitzer hat durch seinen unendlichen Fame seinen ersten Ausrüster gefunden, und darf mit Bikepacking Taschen von Cyclite ins Race Across Austria starten. Die innovativen Taschen werden in Bayern entwickelt und sind in der Ultracycling Szene weit verbreitet: Cyclite Taschen sind die leichtesten auf dem Markt (trotzdem robust und wasserfest) und kommen mit diversen hilfreichen Funktionen (wie z.B. die Aerodynamik der einzigartigen AERO BAG, der schwingfreie Sitz der SADDLE BAG, oder der große Zugriff mit gutem Überblick der TOP TUBE BAG).Mit dem Rabattcode „sitzfleisch“ könnt ihr auf www.cyclite.cc und auf www.ultracyclingshop.com um 10% günstiger bestellen!

Als Auftakt zum Neusiedlersee Radmarathon eröffnet das Sitzfleisch Live-Event im Strandhaus Mörbisch das Rennwochenende, wo Christoph Strasser und Flo Kraschitzer zwei prominente Gäste und Ex-Profis begrüßen dürfen.Johnny Hoogerland und Rene Haselbacher eint eine Geschichte, auf die beide sicher gerne verzichten hätten können: Beide wurden durch Stürze bei der Tour de France berühmt. Das ist insofern etwas absurd, weil damit die Erfolge und guten Leistungen der beiden teilweise in den Schatten gestellt wurden, und sich viele Medien und Fans in erster Linie an diese unglücklichen Momente erinnern.Johnny Hoogerland konnte alle der drei Grand Tours in der Gesamtwertung beenden und trug bei der Tour de France 2011, trotz seines fürchterlichen Sturzes, als er von einem Kamerafahrzeug in einen Stacheldrahtzaun gedrängt wurde, für 5 Etappen das rot gepunktete Bergtrikot. Zudem erreichte er auch noch Paris und wurde zum niederländischen Radsportler des Jahres geehrt.Nach Ende seiner aktiven Karriere zog er mit seiner Familie nach Österreich und leitet mittlerweile eine Frühstückspension in Kärnten.Nebenbei liebt er das Radfahren immer noch, nimmt an vielen Radmarathons teil und konnte Klassiker wie den Ötztaler oder Kitzbüheler Radmarathon gewinnen.Rene Haselbacher hatte bei der Tour de France sogar zweimal großes Pech mit Stürzen und Knochenbrüchen. Einmal wurde er im Zielsprint ins Absperrgitter gedrängt, und im Jahr danach brach ihm beim Antritt der Lenker und ließ ihn zu Boden gehen. Die Bilder von der zerrissenen Hose beim Einrollen ins Ziel gingen um die Welt, und auch die großen Stars wie Robbie McEwen oder Lance Armstrong meinten, ihren Senf dazugeben zu müssen.Nach zwei österreichischen Meistertiteln im Zeitfahren und auf der Straße, einem Etappensieg bei der Österreichrundfahrt und vielen Profijahren bei den Teams Gerolsteiner und Astana war es für Hasi genug - heute widmet er sich seiner Radbekleidungs Linie RH77 und kommentiert Radsportübertragungen.Wollt ihr wissen, wie sich Flo direkt bei der Aufnahme einen Deal für ein neues Outfit ausverhandelt hat? Und was Johnny und Hasi gemeinsam beim Cape Epic MTB Race erlebt haben? Wart ihr nicht bei der Live Show dabei?Dann hört heute rein! Links:Pension Hoogerland in Velden: https://www.pensionhoogerland.com/de/ueber-uns/RH77 Cyclingwear von Rene Haselbacher: https://rh77.com/deNeues Sitzfleisch Trikot: https://www.ultracyclingshop.com/de/neu-start/aktuell-vorbestellbar-aero-trikot-epic-sitzfleisch-limited-edition/SW10350.4Live Infos zum Race Across Italy: www.raceacrossitaly.comStraps beim Race Across Italy: www.christophstrasser.at +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!

What an absolute TREAT to have Becky Carlson, also known as the founder of The Fearless Coach, on the pod. Becky is currently the Head Women's Rugby Coach at Quinnipiac University, and alongside her duties there, she is an advocate for coaches and accountability in sport. There are so many great nuggets in this episode that will have you nodding along, questioning why we do things the way we do, and taking you down the RACA process - truly an inspiring guest who we will absolutely want to have back for a part II. Coach Carlson's Twitter: @TFCoachCarlson Coach Carlson's Instagram: @TFCoachCarlson Coach Carlson's TFC Website and Sub Page Check out her article on entitled: "An open letter from a coach to the athlete we must stop recruiting" Follow us on Twitter: @coachessential | @coachk424 | @rastogi_aseem Check us out on YouTube: youtube.com/@essentialcoaching As always, visit our website at www.essential-coaching.net Shoot us an email at admin@essential-coaching.net DM's are always open for your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essential-coaching/support

Im Sitzfleisch Aufnahme Studio ist es momentan ziemlich stressig: Der Flo arbeitet an seinem neuen Rad und am Umbau seines integrierten Cockpits, um da einen Aero Aufleger zu befestigen. Und irgendwann sollte er noch seiner Arbeit und den Trainingseinheiten nachgehen.Und der Straps ist gerade im Regenerationsmodus nach seinem Roadtrip mit Zeitfahren, Live Podcast und Vortragsterminen. Außerdem geht es in die finale Vorbereitung auf das Race Across Italy.Darum nutzen wir heute die Chance um eine besondere Folge nochmals aufleben zu lassen – nämlich die erste Sitzfleisch Episode, die vor knapp 4 Jahren veröffentlicht wurde. Da ging es um die große Niederlage beim RAAM, die für Christoph Strasser besonders lehrreich war.Damals war die Produktion noch mehr authentisch als professionell, nämlich im Keller zwischen Kanalrohren, Kartons und zerlegten Rennrad-Rahmen.Hört man die Episode #1 nochmals, wird die Veränderung zur heutigen Tonqualität doch recht deutlich. Und für alle, die noch nicht so lange Sitzfleisch hören, könnte das nochmals ein Einstieg in den Podcast sein, der anfangs als 11-teilige Erzählung begonnen hat, bevor sich die Themen hin zu aktuellen Ultra-Rennen und Gesprächen mit Gästen verlagert haben.Produziert wurde der Podcast schon immer von der www.podcastwerkstatt.comUnd finanziell unterstützt noch nie von Christophs Shop www.ultracyclingshop.comAber ihr könnt euch hier Pullis, Shirts, Trikots und Trinkflaschen im Sitzfleisch Design bestellen und damit die Produktion des Podcasts unterstützen! +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!

April 21st Matthew 5:21-26, You have heard that it was said, "You shall not murder"

Im zweiten Teil unserer Sitzfleisch History Reihe treffen wir mit Franz Spilauer jenen Mann zum Gespräch, der für viele ein großes Vorbild war und heute noch ist und den Langstrecken Radsport in Österreich bekannt gemacht hat.Franz war der erste Europäer, der in den Achtziger Jahren beim Race Across America teilnahm. Lange bevor es das Internet gab, war dieses Rennen hierzulande völlig unbekannt, und allein die Tatsache, wie Franz von der Existenz des RAAM erfuhr, ist schon eine spannende Geschichte.Man stelle sich das Bild an der Startlinie vor: Auf der einen Seite top ausgerüstete Amerikaner mit 11-köpfigen Betreuerteams und zwei Wohnmobilen, und auf der anderen Seite ein Österreicher, der nicht wirklich weiß, worauf er sich einlässt, begleitet von einem kleinen Auto mit einer nur 4 köpfigen Crew. Alle schlafen nur auf der Rückbank, für kurze Pausen wird der Athlet ins Auto gelegt. Als Energiequelle diente neben selbst zubereiteten Energie Riegeln Elektrolytpulver mit Milch, da diese mehr Kalorien als Wasser hat.Es war das pure Abenteuer, doch die wilden Österreicher waren trotzdem erfolgreich und erreichten nach Überwindung zahlreicher Rückschläge das Ziel des RAAM 1987 mit einer Podiumsplatzierung.Die wichtigste Basis dafür war definitv die Fitness und Rennerfahrung von Franz, die er als Halbprofi und Elitefahrer sammelte: Achtmal war er bei der Österreich-Rundfahrt am Start, wo er 1983 auch einen Etappensieg feiern konnte. Zwischen 1978 und 1983 war er vier Mal bei den Weltmeisterschaften am Start und nahm 1980 an den Olympischen Spielen in Moskau teil.1988 kam er besser vorbereitet und ausgerüstet zum RAAM zurück und gewann als erster Nicht-Amerikaner mit einer Zeit von 9 Tagen, 7 Stunden und 9 Minuten und einem Vorsprung von über 8 Stunden auf den Zweitplatzierten.Damit ging Franz nicht nur in die Radsport Geschichte ein, sondern inspirierte viele Menschen, sich selbst aufs Rad zu schwingen und ebnete den Weg für die Entwicklung des Ultra-Radsports in Europa. Das Buch „Gerädert“, das mittlerweile nicht mehr erhältlich ist, erzählt von seinen Erfahrungen. Alleine der Titel spricht Bände. Links:Interview im Kurier: https://kurier.at/sport/es-war-ein-rennen-im-roten-bereich/16.332.564Gebrauchtes „Gerädert“ Exemplar: https://www.medimops.de/franz-spilauer-geraedert-race-across-america-san-francisco-washington-das-laengste-und-haerteste-radrennen-der-welt-broschiert-M03900828008.htmlGebrauchte Bücher von Franz Spilauer: https://www.booklooker.de/B%C3%BCcher/Angebote/autor=Franz+SpilauerWeitere Bücher zum Thema RAAM und Ultracycling: www.ultracyclingshop.com +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!

Herzlich Willkommen bei dieser Premiere! Endlich ist es soweit und wir blicken mit der History-Reihe auf die Ursprünge des Ultracycling, und in dieser Ausgabe speziell auf die Anfänge des RAAM, zurück.Santa Monica Pier, 1982: Vier Männer trafen sich auf ihren Stahlrädern, um einmal quer durch die USA zu radeln. Drei davon hatten schon ihre eigenen Erfahrungen auf der Langstrecke bis hin zu Kontinental-Durchquerungen gemacht, ein anderer war ehemaliger Radprofi, mehrfacher Olympia-Teilnehmer und Ironman-Weltmeister. Doch ein Rennen dieser Dimension gab es noch nicht. Das war die erste Austragung des „Great American Bike Race“, die Strecke führte bis zum 5000 Kilometer entfernten Ziel beim Empire State Building in New York. Es war ein wilder Ritt, keiner der Athleten wusste so wirklich, worauf er sich da einließ - ein Abenteuer konnte beginnen, allerdings eines mit Renncharakter.Im Jahr darauf wurde die Mutter aller Ultracycling Rennen in „Race Across America“ umbenannt, nun standen bereits 12 Namen – darunter die erste weibliche Teilnehmerin – auf der Startliste. In den Folgejahren entwickelte sich das Rennen weiter, es wurde bekannter und zog immer mehr Menschen in seinen Bann.Warum machen wir das überhaupt und widmen uns „alten Geschichten“? Weil wir die Leistungen gar nicht genug würdigen und respektieren können, aber auch um die Entwicklung unseres Lieblingssports besser zu verstehen. Und natürlich auch um von den Pionieren des #weitradlfoan zu lernen. Und: manchmal ist es gut, heutige Leistungen mit damals zu vergleichen. Das relativiert vieles und hält uns am Boden. Man sieht, dass vor über vier Jahrzehnten die Leute schon ähnlich gut waren, natürlich gab es im Bereich der Ausrüstung – Stichwort dünne Reifen, schmale Lenker ohne Aufleger, brutal harte Übersetzung, keine Funkverbindung, kein klimatisiertes Begleitfahrzeug – komplett andere Voraussetzungen. Sind heute alle fitter? Nein. War früher alles besser? Nein. Es war anders.Vergleicht man zum Beispiel die Durchschnittsgeschwindigkeit von Lon Haldeman, dem Sieger von 1983, mit aktuellen Zeiten, wäre er im Jahr 2019 Dritter geworden, und 2023 hätte er bei den Männern sogar gewonnen – ja, das war das grandiose Jahr, in dem die Schweizerin Isabelle Pulver Gesamtsiegerin wurde. Auch die Rekordfahrt von Pete Penseyres aus 1986 wurde erst 28 Jahre später von Christoph Strasser verbessert, und bei den Frauen ist Seana Hogans schnellstes RAAM aus 1995 sogar noch heute unübertroffen.Wir widmen uns aber nicht nur den ersten Jahren des RAAM, sondern portraitieren auch die Persönlichkeiten, die diese Ära prägten, und haben auch einige kuriose Geschichten und absurde Rekorde aus ihren Biografien in der "Hall of Fame der Ultracycling Association" entdeckt.Wir freuen uns über Rückmeldungen und Feedback! Wie hat euch diese History Episode gefallen? Sollten wir solche Themen in Zukunft öfters besprechen? Welche historischen Ereignisse in Bezug auf „weitradlfoan“ interessieren euch?Links:Youtube Video vom GABR 1982: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNrzfZSY8VsYoutube Video – John Haldeman Interview zur RAAM Entwicklung: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cUbdtsUEfEYoutube Video – Lon and Susan's 1986 Transcontinental Tandem Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kICztnbd8PcRAAM Ergebnisse der 80er Jahre: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/history/rec1982.htmUltracycling Hall of Fame: https://ultracycling.com/hall-of-fame/John Howards Speed Rekord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeYaSvB-pnw +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!

The Heart of the Matter - Matthew 5:21-26 Introducing one of Jesus' teaching formulas - V. 21-22 In our last message, we saw Jesus call us to proper understanding of the Old Testament's teaching as it points to faith in Him. In the rest of chapter 5, Jesus teaches us what He means by 6 times using the formula “You have heard that it was said, but I say to you.” The Scribes and Pharisees focused their teaching on external obedience to God's commands, but Jesus focused His lessons on internal obedience that comes from love for God from the heart. Josh McDowell understood this when he wrote Truth Matters: Behind every precept is a principle based on God's Person. Jesus makes His disciples work harder by faith than the Pharisees did – because Jesus takes you beyond checklists of external obedience and makes you as His follower deal with root issues in your heart by faith! Heaven finds you guilty of a type of murder - V. 21-22 Jesus' teaching leads us to conclude that sinful anger inside our hearts is the root problem behind outward acts of violence and murder, and that letting sinful anger go undealt with is already liable to Heaven's judgment. In the Greek Jesus specifically says, “Whoever calls his brother, “Raca” will be liable to the Sanhedrin. When they said the word Raca they were calling them “empty-head,” someone with nothing inside their head. This is the first time that Jesus compares Hell to Gehenna, the place in Jerusalem they burned garbage. Jesus is essentially saying, “If you call another person garbage, you're the person who deserves judgment.” Our problem is that even when we are right to be angry we usually don't handle our anger in right ways. And because of our selfishness many times when we have felt our anger was justified, it really was not – it was just a sinful outburst. Put relationship mending ahead of even your church obligations - V. 23-24 In the spirit of Family Feud, where is the number one place that verses 23-24 need to be applied? In the Home. Resolve conflict ASAP before the consequences get worse - V. 25-26 “Be angry, and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” - Ephesians 4:26 If you hold on to anger and don't try to restore broken relationships proactively, it will continue to cost you dearly, affecting spiritual health, physical health, emotional health, even financial health. Some things are not going to get fully resolved. But we can agree to disagree on some matters and still agree in the Lord (as the 2 ladies were asked to do in Philippians chapter 4). Practical tips for dealing with anger: Be growing in your relationship with your Triune God. That is the only way you will have the spiritual resources to overcome sinful anger. When you feel angry, PAUSE, count to three, and quote James 1:19-20. “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” -James 1:19-20 Pray about the underlying spiritual things going on in people's lives. Be proactive as God leads you. React with God's grace rather than nurse resentments.

In der aktuellen Sitzfleisch Episode geht es um zwei Themen, wodurch wir (schon wieder) einmal eine recht lange Aufnahme hinbekommen haben. Wir hoffen natürlich, dass das in eurem Sinne ist, denn wir haben heute wieder richtig viel nützliche und vor allem sehr praktische Tipps.Zuerst stellen wir euch ein neues Ultracycling Event vor, das 2024 erstmals über die Bühne geht: das Race Across Austria führt unsupported quer durch Österreich, und zwar in mehreren Varianten.Im Mai gibt es die Version „East to West“ mit zwei Optionen über 500 und 1000 Kilometer, und im August kann man noch die „North to South“ mit 300, 700 und 1000 Kilometern oder gleich die ganz große 2000 Kilometer lange Herausforderung annehmen.Alle Routen können entweder im Race oder Adventure Modus gefahren werden, die vorgegebene Strecke ist dieselbe, es gibt aber unterschiedliche Zeitfenster, sodass man das ganze sehr ambitioniert im Rennmodus, oder etwas genussvoller im Abenteuermodus bewältigen kann. Wer lieber am Gravelbike fährt, meldet sich am besten für die Gravel Days an, denn hier wird auch eine tolle nachhaltige Initiative unterstützt.Christoph Strasser hat sich bereits angemeldet, und Flo Kraschitzer ist noch am Überlegen und versucht seinen Coach Max Kinzlbauer zu überzeugen, den Trainingsplan noch schnell zu adaptieren.Und damit sind wir bereits bei Teil zwei: Wir besprechen mit Max Kinzlbauer die wichtigsten Punkte der Ernährung, vor allem bei unsupported Events. Wir fassen vorher noch einmal kurz zusammen, worauf man im Training und den letzten Tagen vor dem Start achten sollte, und schauen dann detailliert auf die Verpflegung unterwegs. Serbische Tankstellen, französische Bäckereien und italienische Cafe-Bars bieten nicht immer das, was man idealerweise gerne futtern würde, aber man kann so gut wie überall passenden Treibstoff für seine Muskeln finden. Lohnt es sich ein paar Produkte mitzunehmen, wie zB Magnesium, Salz oder Protein Supplemente? Worauf sollte man keinesfalls verzichten?Wer es ganz genau wissen und seinen Stoffwechsel in unterschiedlichen Leistungszonen analysieren möchte, um dann zielgerichtet Kohlenhydrate zuführen zu können, kann sich gerne bei Max melden.Wir wünschen starkes Training, guten Appetit und viel Spaß beim nächsten Race oder Adventure!Info, Kontaktmöglichkeit und Vuel Treibstoff von Max Kinzlbauer: www.mk-training.orgChristoph Strassers Ultracyclingshop: www.ultracyclingshop.comRace Across Austria: www.raceacrossaustria.comRace Across Austria auf Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceacrossaustria +++++Gewinnspiel für RACA Startplatz und den gefüllten Wiesbauer Rucksack:Bitte per Email an info [ at ] raceacrossaustria.com – Betreff: Gewinnspiel SitzfleischSchreibt mit Namen, Adresse und Telefonnummer euren Tipp, wie die schnellste Finisherzeit des RACA 1000 lauten wird. Wer die beste Schätzung abgibt, gewinnt einen Startplatz für das RACA 300 und den Wiesbauer Rucksack!Einsendeschluss wird noch bekannt gegeben, das wird im Laufe des Mai sein. Details folgen!

Questions Covered: 04:20 – How does one do paranormal investigations as a faithful Catholic without getting into the occult? 06:14 – Does Gal 5:2 teach that Catholics aren’t saved? 12:16 – Why is the canon of scripture closed? 16:55 – My daughter is into witchcraft and asked me how transubstantiation is not magic or witchcraft? 24:30 – Mat 5:22 What did Jesus mean when he said don’t call anyone Raca? 35:55 – If God loves this world & does not want to destroy it, then why is he promising heaven instead of doing something to fix the mess here in this world? 37:22 – Are you invoking demons when you debate Satanists? 43:30 – My Episcopalian son says he’s Catholic but not Roman Catholic. What does that mean? 50:35 – What is the actual name that people used for Jesus? Why don’t we use it? …

  Today, we are looking at Using Wisdom in Your Speech. Words are powerful! They can be used for good or evil. Sometimes, without realizing it, we are serving the devil by the things that we say. In this video, we look at using godly wisdom in the things that we say in order to produce peace and healing. This is a vital message for all Christians, especially if we want to live a long healthy life. Good speech doesn't come automatically. We need to guard our heart, renew our mind, and as God to put a guard on our mouth. Notes: Using Wisdom in Your Speech MT: The tongue is an expression of the condition of the heart, and can be used for good or evil. Make a decision to use your tongue to make peace and bring healing. 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. (James 3:1-2, KJV). THE IMPORTANCE OF THE TONGUE 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. (Proverbs 12:18, KJV). 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. (Proverbs 10:11-12, KJV). -Older man with supernaturally good health would not say anything bad about anyone, For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: (1Peter 3:10, KJV). MURDER IN YOUR HEART But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. (Matthew 5:22, AV). -Hitler… wisdom from beneath… supernatural power based on hate. Moved people. 6 million Jews. People went along with it.  We need a discerning heart. GODLY VS. NATURAL WISDOM Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. (James 3:13-18, KJV). Earthly, sensual (natural, soulish, animal like) demonic. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? (1Corinthians 3:3, KJV). O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. (Matthew 12:34, KJV). Rom 12:1,2 Be transformed by the renewing of your mind WE ARE CALLED TO BE PEACEMAKERS Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. (Matthew 5:9, AV). A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. (John 13:34-35, AV). For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14, AV). He that wins souls is wise. CONCLUSION: Make a decision to follow Jesus. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12, KJV). Related Content Wisdom I: How God Got Me Out of Debt [Audio & Video] Wisdom II: Prayers That God Answers [Audio & Video] Wisdom III: Wisdom—A Gospel Benefit [Audio & Video]

In this episode, the guys tackle the idea of ignoring the noise and how damaging that can actually be. How do we decipher through the noise? Do we RACA appropriately in the moment? How do we take care of our insecurities and mental health while dealing with everyone having an opinion that is usually unfounded in reality? All that and more on this episode of ECC! Follow us on Twitter: @coachessential | @coachk424 | @rastogi_aseem Check us out on YouTube: youtube.com/@essentialcoaching As always, visit our website at www.essential-coaching.net Shoot us an email at admin@essential-coaching.net DM's are always open for your feedback! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essential-coaching/support

Matthew 5–7 Matthew 5–7 (Listen) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons1 of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that2 they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Christ Came to Fulfill the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother3 will be liable to judgment; whoever insults4 his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!' will be liable to the hell5 of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.6 Lust 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Divorce 31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Oaths 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything more than this comes from evil.7 Retaliation 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,8 let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Love Your Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,9 what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Giving to the Needy 6 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. The Lord's Prayer 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this:   “Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name.1010   Your kingdom come,  your will be done,11    on earth as it is in heaven.11   Give us this day our daily bread,1212   and forgive us our debts,    as we also have forgiven our debtors.13   And lead us not into temptation,    but deliver us from evil.13 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Fasting 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Lay Up Treasures in Heaven 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust14 destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! 24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.15 Do Not Be Anxious 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?16 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Judging Others 7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. 6 “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. Ask, and It Will Be Given 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? 11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! The Golden Rule 12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. 13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy17 that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. A Tree and Its Fruit 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus you will recognize them by their fruits. I Never Knew You 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' Build Your House on the Rock 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.” The Authority of Jesus 28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. Footnotes [1] 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface [2] 5:16 Or house. 16Let your light so shine before others that [3] 5:22 Some manuscripts insert without cause [4] 5:22 Greek says Raca to (a term of abuse) [5] 5:22 Greek Gehenna; also verses 29, 30 [6] 5:26 Greek kodrantes, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/64 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer) [7] 5:37 Or the evil one [8] 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin [9] 5:47 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters [10] 6:9 Or Let your name be kept holy, or Let your name be treated with reverence [11] 6:10 Or Let your kingdom come, let your will be done [12] 6:11 Or our bread for tomorrow [13] 6:13 Or the evil one; some manuscripts add For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen [14] 6:19 Or worm; also verse 20 [15] 6:24 Greek mammon, a Semitic word for money or possessions [16] 6:27 Or a single cubit to his stature; a cubit was about 18 inches or 45 centimeters [17] 7:13 Some manuscripts For the way is wide and easy (ESV)

Matthew 5–7 Matthew 5–7 (Listen) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons1 of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that2 they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Christ Came to Fulfill the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother3 will be liable to judgment; whoever insults4 his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!' will be liable to the hell5 of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.6 Lust 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Divorce 31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Oaths 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything more than this comes from evil.7 Retaliation 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,8 let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Love Your Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,9 what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Giving to the Needy 6 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. The Lord's Prayer 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this:   “Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name.1010   Your kingdom come,  your will be done,11    on earth as it is in heaven.11   Give us this day our daily bread,1212   and forgive us our debts,    as we also have forgiven our debtors.13   And lead us not into temptation,    but deliver us from evil.13 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Fasting 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Lay Up Treasures in Heaven 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust14 destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! 24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.15 Do Not Be Anxious 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?16 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Judging Others 7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when there is the log in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. 6 “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. Ask, and It Will Be Given 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? 11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! The Golden Rule 12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. 13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy17 that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. A Tree and Its Fruit 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus you will recognize them by their fruits. I Never Knew You 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' Build Your House on the Rock 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.” The Authority of Jesus 28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. Footnotes [1] 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface [2] 5:16 Or house. 16Let your light so shine before others that [3] 5:22 Some manuscripts insert without cause [4] 5:22 Greek says Raca to (a term of abuse) [5] 5:22 Greek Gehenna; also verses 29, 30 [6] 5:26 Greek kodrantes, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/64 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer) [7] 5:37 Or the evil one [8] 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin [9] 5:47 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters [10] 6:9 Or Let your name be kept holy, or Let your name be treated with reverence [11] 6:10 Or Let your kingdom come, let your will be done [12] 6:11 Or our bread for tomorrow [13] 6:13 Or the evil one; some manuscripts add For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen [14] 6:19 Or worm; also verse 20 [15] 6:24 Greek mammon, a Semitic word for money or possessions [16] 6:27 Or a single cubit to his stature; a cubit was about 18 inches or 45 centimeters [17] 7:13 Some manuscripts For the way is wide and easy (ESV)

Proper 20 First Psalm: Psalm 80 Psalm 80 (Listen) Restore Us, O God To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Testimony. Of Asaph, a Psalm. 80   Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,    you who lead Joseph like a flock.  You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.2     Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh,  stir up your might    and come to save us! 3   Restore us,1 O God;    let your face shine, that we may be saved! 4   O LORD God of hosts,    how long will you be angry with your people's prayers?5   You have fed them with the bread of tears    and given them tears to drink in full measure.6   You make us an object of contention for our neighbors,    and our enemies laugh among themselves. 7   Restore us, O God of hosts;    let your face shine, that we may be saved! 8   You brought a vine out of Egypt;    you drove out the nations and planted it.9   You cleared the ground for it;    it took deep root and filled the land.10   The mountains were covered with its shade,    the mighty cedars with its branches.11   It sent out its branches to the sea    and its shoots to the River.212   Why then have you broken down its walls,    so that all who pass along the way pluck its fruit?13   The boar from the forest ravages it,    and all that move in the field feed on it. 14   Turn again, O God of hosts!    Look down from heaven, and see;  have regard for this vine,15     the stock that your right hand planted,    and for the son whom you made strong for yourself.16   They have burned it with fire; they have cut it down;    may they perish at the rebuke of your face!17   But let your hand be on the man of your right hand,    the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!18   Then we shall not turn back from you;    give us life, and we will call upon your name! 19   Restore us, O LORD God of hosts!    Let your face shine, that we may be saved! Footnotes [1] 80:3 Or Turn us again; also verses 7, 19 [2] 80:11 That is, the Euphrates (ESV) Second Psalm: Psalm 77; Psalm 79 Psalm 77 (Listen) In the Day of Trouble I Seek the Lord To the choirmaster: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. 77   I cry aloud to God,    aloud to God, and he will hear me.2   In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord;    in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying;    my soul refuses to be comforted.3   When I remember God, I moan;    when I meditate, my spirit faints. Selah 4   You hold my eyelids open;    I am so troubled that I cannot speak.5   I consider the days of old,    the years long ago.6   I said,1 “Let me remember my song in the night;    let me meditate in my heart.”    Then my spirit made a diligent search:7   “Will the Lord spurn forever,    and never again be favorable?8   Has his steadfast love forever ceased?    Are his promises at an end for all time?9   Has God forgotten to be gracious?    Has he in anger shut up his compassion?” Selah 10   Then I said, “I will appeal to this,    to the years of the right hand of the Most High.”2 11   I will remember the deeds of the LORD;    yes, I will remember your wonders of old.12   I will ponder all your work,    and meditate on your mighty deeds.13   Your way, O God, is holy.    What god is great like our God?14   You are the God who works wonders;    you have made known your might among the peoples.15   You with your arm redeemed your people,    the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah 16   When the waters saw you, O God,    when the waters saw you, they were afraid;    indeed, the deep trembled.17   The clouds poured out water;    the skies gave forth thunder;    your arrows flashed on every side.18   The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind;    your lightnings lighted up the world;    the earth trembled and shook.19   Your way was through the sea,    your path through the great waters;    yet your footprints were unseen.320   You led your people like a flock    by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Footnotes [1] 77:6 Hebrew lacks I said [2] 77:10 Or This is my grief: that the right hand of the Most High has changed [3] 77:19 Hebrew unknown (ESV) Psalm 79 (Listen) How Long, O Lord? A Psalm of Asaph. 79   O God, the nations have come into your inheritance;    they have defiled your holy temple;    they have laid Jerusalem in ruins.2   They have given the bodies of your servants    to the birds of the heavens for food,    the flesh of your faithful to the beasts of the earth.3   They have poured out their blood like water    all around Jerusalem,    and there was no one to bury them.4   We have become a taunt to our neighbors,    mocked and derided by those around us. 5   How long, O LORD? Will you be angry forever?    Will your jealousy burn like fire?6   Pour out your anger on the nations    that do not know you,  and on the kingdoms    that do not call upon your name!7   For they have devoured Jacob    and laid waste his habitation. 8   Do not remember against us our former iniquities;1    let your compassion come speedily to meet us,    for we are brought very low.9   Help us, O God of our salvation,    for the glory of your name;  deliver us, and atone for our sins,    for your name's sake!10   Why should the nations say,    “Where is their God?”  Let the avenging of the outpoured blood of your servants    be known among the nations before our eyes! 11   Let the groans of the prisoners come before you;    according to your great power, preserve those doomed to die!12   Return sevenfold into the lap of our neighbors    the taunts with which they have taunted you, O Lord!13   But we your people, the sheep of your pasture,    will give thanks to you forever;    from generation to generation we will recount your praise. Footnotes [1] 79:8 Or the iniquities of former generations (ESV) Old Testament: 2 Kings 5:1–19 2 Kings 5:1–19 (Listen) Naaman Healed of Leprosy 5 Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master and in high favor, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.1 2 Now the Syrians on one of their raids had carried off a little girl from the land of Israel, and she worked in the service of Naaman's wife. 3 She said to her mistress, “Would that my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 4 So Naaman went in and told his lord, “Thus and so spoke the girl from the land of Israel.” 5 And the king of Syria said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So he went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels2 of gold, and ten changes of clothing. 6 And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read, “When this letter reaches you, know that I have sent to you Naaman my servant, that you may cure him of his leprosy.” 7 And when the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Only consider, and see how he is seeking a quarrel with me.” 8 But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent to the king, saying, “Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come now to me, that he may know that there is a prophet in Israel.” 9 So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha's house. 10 And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.” 11 But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper. 12 Are not Abana3 and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and went away in a rage. 13 But his servants came near and said to him, “My father, it is a great word the prophet has spoken to you; will you not do it? Has he actually said to you, ‘Wash, and be clean'?” 14 So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Gehazi's Greed and Punishment 15 Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and he came and stood before him. And he said, “Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; so accept now a present from your servant.” 16 But he said, “As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none.” And he urged him to take it, but he refused. 17 Then Naaman said, “If not, please let there be given to your servant two mule loads of earth, for from now on your servant will not offer burnt offering or sacrifice to any god but the LORD. 18 In this matter may the LORD pardon your servant: when my master goes into the house of Rimmon to worship there, leaning on my arm, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, when I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon your servant in this matter.” 19 He said to him, “Go in peace.” But when Naaman had gone from him a short distance, Footnotes [1] 5:1 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13 [2] 5:5 A talent was about 75 pounds or 34 kilograms; a shekel was about 2/5 ounce or 11 grams [3] 5:12 Or Amana (ESV) New Testament: 1 Corinthians 4:8–21 1 Corinthians 4:8–21 (Listen) 8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! 9 For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. 11 To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless, 12 and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; 13 when slandered, we entreat. We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things. 14 I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. 15 For though you have countless1 guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 16 I urge you, then, be imitators of me. 17 That is why I sent2 you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ,3 as I teach them everywhere in every church. 18 Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. 20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 21 What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness? Footnotes [1] 4:15 Greek you have ten thousand [2] 4:17 Or am sending [3] 4:17 Some manuscripts add Jesus (ESV) Gospel: Matthew 5:21–26 Matthew 5:21–26 (Listen) Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother1 will be liable to judgment; whoever insults2 his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!' will be liable to the hell3 of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.4 Footnotes [1] 5:22 Some manuscripts insert without cause [2] 5:22 Greek says Raca to (a term of abuse) [3] 5:22 Greek Gehenna; also verses 29, 30 [4] 5:26 Greek kodrantes, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/64 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer) (ESV)

Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 5 1 Chronicles 5 (Listen) Descendants of Reuben 5 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that he could not be enrolled as the oldest son; 2 though Judah became strong among his brothers and a chief came from him, yet the birthright belonged to Joseph), 3 the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. 4 The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, 5 Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son, 6 Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser1 king of Assyria carried away into exile; he was a chief of the Reubenites. 7 And his kinsmen by their clans, when the genealogy of their generations was recorded: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, 8 and Bela the son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. 9 He also lived to the east as far as the entrance of the desert this side of the Euphrates, because their livestock had multiplied in the land of Gilead. 10 And in the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who fell into their hand. And they lived in their tents throughout all the region east of Gilead. Descendants of Gad 11 The sons of Gad lived over against them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah: 12 Joel the chief, Shapham the second, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. 13 And their kinsmen according to their fathers' houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber, seven. 14 These were the sons of Abihail the son of Huri, son of Jaroah, son of Gilead, son of Michael, son of Jeshishai, son of Jahdo, son of Buz. 15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was chief in their fathers' houses, 16 and they lived in Gilead, in Bashan and in its towns, and in all the pasturelands of Sharon to their limits. 17 All of these were recorded in genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel. 18 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had valiant men who carried shield and sword, and drew the bow, expert in war, 44,760, able to go to war. 19 They waged war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. 20 And when they prevailed2 over them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried out to God in the battle, and he granted their urgent plea because they trusted in him. 21 They carried off their livestock: 50,000 of their camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys, and 100,000 men alive. 22 For many fell, because the war was of God. And they lived in their place until the exile. The Half-Tribe of Manasseh 23 The members of the half-tribe of Manasseh lived in the land. They were very numerous from Bashan to Baal-hermon, Senir, and Mount Hermon. 24 These were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher,3 Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty warriors, famous men, heads of their fathers' houses. 25 But they broke faith with the God of their fathers, and whored after the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. 26 So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, the spirit of Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, and he took them into exile, namely, the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, and brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river Gozan, to this day. Footnotes [1] 5:6 Hebrew Tilgath-pilneser; also verse 26 [2] 5:20 Or they were helped to prevail [3] 5:24 Septuagint, Vulgate; Hebrew and Epher (ESV) Psalm: Psalm 3 Psalm 3 (Listen) Save Me, O My God A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. 3   O LORD, how many are my foes!    Many are rising against me;2   many are saying of my soul,    “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah1 3   But you, O LORD, are a shield about me,    my glory, and the lifter of my head.4   I cried aloud to the LORD,    and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah 5   I lay down and slept;    I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.6   I will not be afraid of many thousands of people    who have set themselves against me all around. 7   Arise, O LORD!    Save me, O my God!  For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;    you break the teeth of the wicked. 8   Salvation belongs to the LORD;    your blessing be on your people! Selah Footnotes [1] 3:2 The meaning of the Hebrew word Selah, used frequently in the Psalms, is uncertain. It may be a musical or liturgical direction (ESV) New Testament: Matthew 5 Matthew 5 (Listen) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons1 of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that2 they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Christ Came to Fulfill the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother3 will be liable to judgment; whoever insults4 his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!' will be liable to the hell5 of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.6 Lust 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Divorce 31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Oaths 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything more than this comes from evil.7 Retaliation 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,8 let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Love Your Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,9 what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Footnotes [1] 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface [2] 5:16 Or house. 16Let your light so shine before others that [3] 5:22 Some manuscripts insert without cause [4] 5:22 Greek says Raca to (a term of abuse) [5] 5:22 Greek Gehenna; also verses 29, 30 [6] 5:26 Greek kodrantes, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/64 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer) [7] 5:37 Or the evil one [8] 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin [9] 5:47 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters (ESV)

With family: Deuteronomy 30; Psalm 119:73–96 Deuteronomy 30 (Listen) Repentance and Forgiveness 30 “And when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the LORD your God has driven you, 2 and return to the LORD your God, you and your children, and obey his voice in all that I command you today, with all your heart and with all your soul, 3 then the LORD your God will restore your fortunes and have mercy on you, and he will gather you again from all the peoples where the LORD your God has scattered you. 4 If your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there the LORD your God will gather you, and from there he will take you. 5 And the LORD your God will bring you into the land that your fathers possessed, that you may possess it. And he will make you more prosperous and numerous than your fathers. 6 And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live. 7 And the LORD your God will put all these curses on your foes and enemies who persecuted you. 8 And you shall again obey the voice of the LORD and keep all his commandments that I command you today. 9 The LORD your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your womb and in the fruit of your cattle and in the fruit of your ground. For the LORD will again take delight in prospering you, as he took delight in your fathers, 10 when you obey the voice of the LORD your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes that are written in this Book of the Law, when you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. The Choice of Life and Death 11 “For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it far off. 12 It is not in heaven, that you should say, ‘Who will ascend to heaven for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?' 13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?' 14 But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it. 15 “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. 16 If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God1 that I command you today, by loving the LORD your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules,2 then you shall live and multiply, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. 17 But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away to worship other gods and serve them, 18 I declare to you today, that you shall surely perish. You shall not live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to enter and possess. 19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, 20 loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.” Footnotes [1] 30:16 Septuagint; Hebrew lacks If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God [2] 30:16 Or his just decrees (ESV) Psalm 119:73–96 (Listen) Yodh 73   Your hands have made and fashioned me;    give me understanding that I may learn your commandments.74   Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice,    because I have hoped in your word.75   I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous,    and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.76   Let your steadfast love comfort me    according to your promise to your servant.77   Let your mercy come to me, that I may live;    for your law is my delight.78   Let the insolent be put to shame,    because they have wronged me with falsehood;    as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.79   Let those who fear you turn to me,    that they may know your testimonies.80   May my heart be blameless in your statutes,    that I may not be put to shame! Kaph 81   My soul longs for your salvation;    I hope in your word.82   My eyes long for your promise;    I ask, “When will you comfort me?”83   For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,    yet I have not forgotten your statutes.84   How long must your servant endure?1    When will you judge those who persecute me?85   The insolent have dug pitfalls for me;    they do not live according to your law.86   All your commandments are sure;    they persecute me with falsehood; help me!87   They have almost made an end of me on earth,    but I have not forsaken your precepts.88   In your steadfast love give me life,    that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth. Lamedh 89   Forever, O LORD, your word    is firmly fixed in the heavens.90   Your faithfulness endures to all generations;    you have established the earth, and it stands fast.91   By your appointment they stand this day,    for all things are your servants.92   If your law had not been my delight,    I would have perished in my affliction.93   I will never forget your precepts,    for by them you have given me life.94   I am yours; save me,    for I have sought your precepts.95   The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,    but I consider your testimonies.96   I have seen a limit to all perfection,    but your commandment is exceedingly broad. Footnotes [1] 119:84 Hebrew How many are the days of your servant? (ESV) In private: Isaiah 57; Matthew 5 Isaiah 57 (Listen) Israel's Futile Idolatry 57   The righteous man perishes,    and no one lays it to heart;  devout men are taken away,    while no one understands.  For the righteous man is taken away from calamity;2     he enters into peace;  they rest in their beds    who walk in their uprightness.3   But you, draw near,    sons of the sorceress,    offspring of the adulterer and the loose woman.4   Whom are you mocking?    Against whom do you open your mouth wide    and stick out your tongue?  Are you not children of transgression,    the offspring of deceit,5   you who burn with lust among the oaks,1    under every green tree,  who slaughter your children in the valleys,    under the clefts of the rocks?6   Among the smooth stones of the valley is your portion;    they, they, are your lot;  to them you have poured out a drink offering,    you have brought a grain offering.    Shall I relent for these things?7   On a high and lofty mountain    you have set your bed,    and there you went up to offer sacrifice.8   Behind the door and the doorpost    you have set up your memorial;  for, deserting me, you have uncovered your bed,    you have gone up to it,    you have made it wide;  and you have made a covenant for yourself with them,    you have loved their bed,    you have looked on nakedness.29   You journeyed to the king with oil    and multiplied your perfumes;  you sent your envoys far off,    and sent down even to Sheol.10   You were wearied with the length of your way,    but you did not say, “It is hopeless”;  you found new life for your strength,    and so you were not faint.3 11   Whom did you dread and fear,    so that you lied,  and did not remember me,    did not lay it to heart?  Have I not held my peace, even for a long time,    and you do not fear me?12   I will declare your righteousness and your deeds,    but they will not profit you.13   When you cry out, let your collection of idols deliver you!    The wind will carry them all off,    a breath will take them away.  But he who takes refuge in me shall possess the land    and shall inherit my holy mountain. Comfort for the Contrite 14   And it shall be said,  “Build up, build up, prepare the way,    remove every obstruction from my people's way.”15   For thus says the One who is high and lifted up,    who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:  “I dwell in the high and holy place,    and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit,  to revive the spirit of the lowly,    and to revive the heart of the contrite.16   For I will not contend forever,    nor will I always be angry;  for the spirit would grow faint before me,    and the breath of life that I made.17   Because of the iniquity of his unjust gain I was angry,    I struck him; I hid my face and was angry,    but he went on backsliding in the way of his own heart.18   I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;    I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,19     creating the fruit of the lips.  Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,” says the LORD,    “and I will heal him.20   But the wicked are like the tossing sea;    for it cannot be quiet,    and its waters toss up mire and dirt.21   There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Footnotes [1] 57:5 Or among the terebinths [2] 57:8 Or on a monument (see 56:5); Hebrew on a hand [3] 57:10 Hebrew and so you were not sick (ESV) Matthew 5 (Listen) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons1 of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that2 they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Christ Came to Fulfill the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother3 will be liable to judgment; whoever insults4 his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!' will be liable to the hell5 of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.6 Lust 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Divorce 31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Oaths 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything more than this comes from evil.7 Retaliation 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,8 let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Love Your Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,9 what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Footnotes [1] 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface [2] 5:16 Or house. 16Let your light so shine before others that [3] 5:22 Some manuscripts insert without cause [4] 5:22 Greek says Raca to (a term of abuse) [5] 5:22 Greek Gehenna; also verses 29, 30 [6] 5:26 Greek kodrantes, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/64 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer) [7] 5:37 Or the evil one [8] 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin

Psalms and Wisdom: Proverbs 25–26 Proverbs 25–26 (Listen) More Proverbs of Solomon 25 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied. 2   It is the glory of God to conceal things,    but the glory of kings is to search things out.3   As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,    so the heart of kings is unsearchable.4   Take away the dross from the silver,    and the smith has material for a vessel;5   take away the wicked from the presence of the king,    and his throne will be established in righteousness.6   Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence    or stand in the place of the great,7   for it is better to be told, “Come up here,”    than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.   What your eyes have seen8     do not hastily bring into court,1  for2 what will you do in the end,    when your neighbor puts you to shame?9   Argue your case with your neighbor himself,    and do not reveal another's secret,10   lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,    and your ill repute have no end. 11   A word fitly spoken    is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.12   Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold    is a wise reprover to a listening ear.13   Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest    is a faithful messenger to those who send him;    he refreshes the soul of his masters.14   Like clouds and wind without rain    is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give. 15   With patience a ruler may be persuaded,    and a soft tongue will break a bone.16   If you have found honey, eat only enough for you,    lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.17   Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house,    lest he have his fill of you and hate you.18   A man who bears false witness against his neighbor    is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.19   Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble    is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.20   Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart    is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,    and like vinegar on soda.21   If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat,    and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,22   for you will heap burning coals on his head,    and the LORD will reward you.23   The north wind brings forth rain,    and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.24   It is better to live in a corner of the housetop    than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.25   Like cold water to a thirsty soul,    so is good news from a far country.26   Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain    is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.27   It is not good to eat much honey,    nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory.328   A man without self-control    is like a city broken into and left without walls.26   Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,    so honor is not fitting for a fool.2   Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,    a curse that is causeless does not alight.3   A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,    and a rod for the back of fools.4   Answer not a fool according to his folly,    lest you be like him yourself.5   Answer a fool according to his folly,    lest he be wise in his own eyes.6   Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool    cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.7   Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless,    is a proverb in the mouth of fools.8   Like one who binds the stone in the sling    is one who gives honor to a fool.9   Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard    is a proverb in the mouth of fools.10   Like an archer who wounds everyone    is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.411   Like a dog that returns to his vomit    is a fool who repeats his folly.12   Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?    There is more hope for a fool than for him.13   The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road!    There is a lion in the streets!”14   As a door turns on its hinges,    so does a sluggard on his bed.15   The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;    it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.16   The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes    than seven men who can answer sensibly.17   Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own    is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.18   Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death19   is the man who deceives his neighbor    and says, “I am only joking!”20   For lack of wood the fire goes out,    and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.21   As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,    so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.22   The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;    they go down into the inner parts of the body.23   Like the glaze5 covering an earthen vessel    are fervent lips with an evil heart.24   Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips    and harbors deceit in his heart;25   when he speaks graciously, believe him not,    for there are seven abominations in his heart;26   though his hatred be covered with deception,    his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.27   Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,    and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.28   A lying tongue hates its victims,    and a flattering mouth works ruin. Footnotes [1] 25:8 Or presence of a noble, as your eyes have seen. 8Do not go hastily out to court [2] 25:8 Hebrew or else [3] 25:27 The meaning of the Hebrew line is uncertain [4] 26:10 Or hires a fool or passersby [5] 26:23 By revocalization; Hebrew silver of dross (ESV) Pentateuch and History: Deuteronomy 26 Deuteronomy 26 (Listen) Offerings of Firstfruits and Tithes 26 “When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you for an inheritance and have taken possession of it and live in it, 2 you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from your land that the LORD your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket, and you shall go to the place that the LORD your God will choose, to make his name to dwell there. 3 And you shall go to the priest who is in office at that time and say to him, ‘I declare today to the LORD your God that I have come into the land that the LORD swore to our fathers to give us.' 4 Then the priest shall take the basket from your hand and set it down before the altar of the LORD your God. 5 “And you shall make response before the LORD your God, ‘A wandering Aramean was my father. And he went down into Egypt and sojourned there, few in number, and there he became a nation, great, mighty, and populous. 6 And the Egyptians treated us harshly and humiliated us and laid on us hard labor. 7 Then we cried to the LORD, the God of our fathers, and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. 8 And the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great deeds of terror,1 with signs and wonders. 9 And he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. 10 And behold, now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground, which you, O LORD, have given me.' And you shall set it down before the LORD your God and worship before the LORD your God. 11 And you shall rejoice in all the good that the LORD your God has given to you and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the sojourner who is among you. 12 “When you have finished paying all the tithe of your produce in the third year, which is the year of tithing, giving it to the Levite, the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that they may eat within your towns and be filled, 13 then you shall say before the LORD your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion out of my house, and moreover, I have given it to the Levite, the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all your commandment that you have commanded me. I have not transgressed any of your commandments, nor have I forgotten them. 14 I have not eaten of the tithe while I was mourning, or removed any of it while I was unclean, or offered any of it to the dead. I have obeyed the voice of the LORD my God. I have done according to all that you have commanded me. 15 Look down from your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless your people Israel and the ground that you have given us, as you swore to our fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey.' 16 “This day the LORD your God commands you to do these statutes and rules. You shall therefore be careful to do them with all your heart and with all your soul. 17 You have declared today that the LORD is your God, and that you will walk in his ways, and keep his statutes and his commandments and his rules, and will obey his voice. 18 And the LORD has declared today that you are a people for his treasured possession, as he has promised you, and that you are to keep all his commandments, 19 and that he will set you in praise and in fame and in honor high above all nations that he has made, and that you shall be a people holy to the LORD your God, as he promised.” Footnotes [1] 26:8 Hebrew with great terror (ESV) Chronicles and Prophets: Micah 1–2 Micah 1–2 (Listen) 1 The word of the LORD that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. The Coming Destruction 2   Hear, you peoples, all of you;1    pay attention, O earth, and all that is in it,  and let the Lord GOD be a witness against you,    the Lord from his holy temple.3   For behold, the LORD is coming out of his place,    and will come down and tread upon the high places of the earth.4   And the mountains will melt under him,    and the valleys will split open,  like wax before the fire,    like waters poured down a steep place.5   All this is for the transgression of Jacob    and for the sins of the house of Israel.  What is the transgression of Jacob?    Is it not Samaria?  And what is the high place of Judah?    Is it not Jerusalem?6   Therefore I will make Samaria a heap in the open country,    a place for planting vineyards,  and I will pour down her stones into the valley    and uncover her foundations.7   All her carved images shall be beaten to pieces,    all her wages shall be burned with fire,    and all her idols I will lay waste,  for from the fee of a prostitute she gathered them,    and to the fee of a prostitute they shall return. 8   For this I will lament and wail;    I will go stripped and naked;  I will make lamentation like the jackals,    and mourning like the ostriches.9   For her wound is incurable,    and it has come to Judah;  it has reached to the gate of my people,    to Jerusalem. 10   Tell it not in Gath;    weep not at all;  in Beth-le-aphrah    roll yourselves in the dust.11   Pass on your way,    inhabitants of Shaphir,    in nakedness and shame;  the inhabitants of Zaanan    do not come out;  the lamentation of Beth-ezel    shall take away from you its standing place.12   For the inhabitants of Maroth    wait anxiously for good,  because disaster has come down from the LORD    to the gate of Jerusalem.13   Harness the steeds to the chariots,    inhabitants of Lachish;  it was the beginning of sin    to the daughter of Zion,  for in you were found    the transgressions of Israel.14   Therefore you shall give parting gifts2    to Moresheth-gath;  the houses of Achzib shall be a deceitful thing    to the kings of Israel.15   I will again bring a conqueror to you,    inhabitants of Mareshah;  the glory of Israel    shall come to Adullam.16   Make yourselves bald and cut off your hair,    for the children of your delight;  make yourselves as bald as the eagle,    for they shall go from you into exile. Woe to the Oppressors 2   Woe to those who devise wickedness    and work evil on their beds!  When the morning dawns, they perform it,    because it is in the power of their hand.2   They covet fields and seize them,    and houses, and take them away;  they oppress a man and his house,    a man and his inheritance.3   Therefore thus says the LORD:  behold, against this family I am devising disaster,3    from which you cannot remove your necks,  and you shall not walk haughtily,    for it will be a time of disaster.4   In that day they shall take up a taunt song against you    and moan bitterly,  and say, “We are utterly ruined;    he changes the portion of my people;  how he removes it from me!    To an apostate he allots our fields.”5   Therefore you will have none to cast the line by lot    in the assembly of the LORD. 6   “Do not preach”—thus they preach—    “one should not preach of such things;    disgrace will not overtake us.”7   Should this be said, O house of Jacob?    Has the LORD grown impatient?4    Are these his deeds?  Do not my words do good    to him who walks uprightly?8   But lately my people have risen up as an enemy;  you strip the rich robe from those who pass by trustingly    with no thought of war.59   The women of my people you drive out    from their delightful houses;  from their young children you take away    my splendor forever.10   Arise and go,    for this is no place to rest,  because of uncleanness that destroys    with a grievous destruction.11   If a man should go about and utter wind and lies,

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With family: Genesis 5; Matthew 5 Genesis 5 (Listen) Adam's Descendants to Noah 5 This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man1 when they were created. 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth. 4 The days of Adam after he fathered Seth were 800 years; and he had other sons and daughters. 5 Thus all the days that Adam lived were 930 years, and he died. 6 When Seth had lived 105 years, he fathered Enosh. 7 Seth lived after he fathered Enosh 807 years and had other sons and daughters. 8 Thus all the days of Seth were 912 years, and he died. 9 When Enosh had lived 90 years, he fathered Kenan. 10 Enosh lived after he fathered Kenan 815 years and had other sons and daughters. 11 Thus all the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died. 12 When Kenan had lived 70 years, he fathered Mahalalel. 13 Kenan lived after he fathered Mahalalel 840 years and had other sons and daughters. 14 Thus all the days of Kenan were 910 years, and he died. 15 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he fathered Jared. 16 Mahalalel lived after he fathered Jared 830 years and had other sons and daughters. 17 Thus all the days of Mahalalel were 895 years, and he died. 18 When Jared had lived 162 years, he fathered Enoch. 19 Jared lived after he fathered Enoch 800 years and had other sons and daughters. 20 Thus all the days of Jared were 962 years, and he died. 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he fathered Methuselah. 22 Enoch walked with God2 after he fathered Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Thus all the days of Enoch were 365 years. 24 Enoch walked with God, and he was not,3 for God took him. 25 When Methuselah had lived 187 years, he fathered Lamech. 26 Methuselah lived after he fathered Lamech 782 years and had other sons and daughters. 27 Thus all the days of Methuselah were 969 years, and he died. 28 When Lamech had lived 182 years, he fathered a son 29 and called his name Noah, saying, “Out of the ground that the LORD has cursed, this one shall bring us relief4 from our work and from the painful toil of our hands.” 30 Lamech lived after he fathered Noah 595 years and had other sons and daughters. 31 Thus all the days of Lamech were 777 years, and he died. 32 After Noah was 500 years old, Noah fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Footnotes [1] 5:2 Hebrew adam [2] 5:22 Septuagint pleased God; also verse 24 [3] 5:24 Septuagint was not found [4] 5:29 Noah sounds like the Hebrew for rest (ESV) Matthew 5 (Listen) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons1 of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that2 they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Christ Came to Fulfill the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother3 will be liable to judgment; whoever insults4 his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!' will be liable to the hell5 of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.6 Lust 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Divorce 31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Oaths 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything more than this comes from evil.7 Retaliation 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,8 let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Love Your Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,9 what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Footnotes [1] 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface [2] 5:16 Or house. 16Let your light so shine before others that [3] 5:22 Some manuscripts insert without cause [4] 5:22 Greek says Raca to (a term of abuse) [5] 5:22 Greek Gehenna; also verses 29, 30 [6] 5:26 Greek kodrantes, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/64 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer) [7] 5:37 Or the evil one [8] 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin [9] 5:47 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters (ESV) In private: Ezra 5; Acts 5 Ezra 5 (Listen) Rebuilding Begins Anew 5 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. 2 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were with them, supporting them. 3 At the same time Tattenai the governor of the province Beyond the River and Shethar-bozenai and their associates came to them and spoke to them thus: “Who gave you a decree to build this house and to finish this structure?” 4 They also asked them this:1 “What are the names of the men who are building this building?” 5 But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until the report should reach Darius and then an answer be returned by letter concerning it. Tattenai's Letter to King Darius 6 This is a copy of the letter that Tattenai the governor of the province Beyond the River and Shethar-bozenai and his associates, the governors who were in the province Beyond the River, sent to Darius the king. 7 They sent him a report, in which was written as follows: “To Darius the king, all peace. 8 Be it known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. It is being built with huge stones, and timber is laid in the walls. This work goes on diligently and prospers in their hands. 9 Then we asked those elders and spoke to them thus: ‘Who gave you a decree to build this house and to finish this structure?' 10 We also asked them their names, for your information, that we might write down the names of their leaders.2 11 And this was their reply to us: ‘We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the house that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished. 12 But because our fathers had angered the God of heaven, he gave them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the Chaldean, who destroyed this house and carried away the people to Babylonia. 13 However, in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree that this house of God should be rebuilt. 14 And the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple that was in Jerusalem and brought into the temple of Babylon, these Cyrus the king took out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to one whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; 15 and he said to him, “Take these vessels, go and put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its site.” 16 Then this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundations of the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it has been in building, and it is not yet finished.' 17 Therefore, if it seems good to the king, let search be made in the royal archives there in Babylon, to see whether a decree was issued by Cyrus the king for the rebuilding of this house of God in Jerusalem. And let the king send us his pleasure in this matter.” Footnotes [1] 5:4 Septuagint, Syriac; Aramaic Then we said to them, [2] 5:10 Aramaic of the men at their heads (ESV) Acts 5 (Listen) Ananias and Sapphira 5 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? 4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” 5 When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. 6 The young men rose and wrapped him up and carried him out and buried him. 7 After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter said to her, “Tell me whether you1 sold the land for so much.” And she said, “Yes, for so much.” 9 But Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10 Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. Many Signs and Wonders Done 12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico. 13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. 14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 so that they even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. 16 The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed. The Apostles Arrested and Freed 17 But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy 18 they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.” 21 And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest came, and those who were with him, they called together the council, all the senate of the people of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22 But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, so they returned and reported, 23 “We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside.” 24 Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to. 25 And someone came and told them, “Look! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.” 26 Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but not by force, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, 28 saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man's blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” 33 When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. 34 But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while. 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. 36 For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37 After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered. 38 So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, 40 and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. 42 And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus. Footnotes [1] 5:8 The Greek for you is plural here (ESV)

Old Testament: Genesis 5–6 Genesis 5–6 (Listen) Adam's Descendants to Noah 5 This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man1 when they were created. 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth. 4 The days of Adam after he fathered Seth were 800 years; and he had other sons and daughters. 5 Thus all the days that Adam lived were 930 years, and he died. 6 When Seth had lived 105 years, he fathered Enosh. 7 Seth lived after he fathered Enosh 807 years and had other sons and daughters. 8 Thus all the days of Seth were 912 years, and he died. 9 When Enosh had lived 90 years, he fathered Kenan. 10 Enosh lived after he fathered Kenan 815 years and had other sons and daughters. 11 Thus all the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died. 12 When Kenan had lived 70 years, he fathered Mahalalel. 13 Kenan lived after he fathered Mahalalel 840 years and had other sons and daughters. 14 Thus all the days of Kenan were 910 years, and he died. 15 When Mahalalel had lived 65 years, he fathered Jared. 16 Mahalalel lived after he fathered Jared 830 years and had other sons and daughters. 17 Thus all the days of Mahalalel were 895 years, and he died. 18 When Jared had lived 162 years, he fathered Enoch. 19 Jared lived after he fathered Enoch 800 years and had other sons and daughters. 20 Thus all the days of Jared were 962 years, and he died. 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he fathered Methuselah. 22 Enoch walked with God2 after he fathered Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Thus all the days of Enoch were 365 years. 24 Enoch walked with God, and he was not,3 for God took him. 25 When Methuselah had lived 187 years, he fathered Lamech. 26 Methuselah lived after he fathered Lamech 782 years and had other sons and daughters. 27 Thus all the days of Methuselah were 969 years, and he died. 28 When Lamech had lived 182 years, he fathered a son 29 and called his name Noah, saying, “Out of the ground that the LORD has cursed, this one shall bring us relief4 from our work and from the painful toil of our hands.” 30 Lamech lived after he fathered Noah 595 years and had other sons and daughters. 31 Thus all the days of Lamech were 777 years, and he died. 32 After Noah was 500 years old, Noah fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Increasing Corruption on Earth 6 When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, 2 the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. 3 Then the LORD said, “My Spirit shall not abide in5 man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years.” 4 The Nephilim6 were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. 5 The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. 7 So the LORD said, “I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.” 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. Noah and the Flood 9 These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh,7 for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood.8 Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch. 15 This is how you are to make it: the length of the ark 300 cubits,9 its breadth 50 cubits, and its height 30 cubits. 16 Make a roof10 for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above, and set the door of the ark in its side. Make it with lower, second, and third decks. 17 For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die. 18 But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you. 19 And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every sort into the ark to keep them alive with you. They shall be male and female. 20 Of the birds according to their kinds, and of the animals according to their kinds, of every creeping thing of the ground, according to its kind, two of every sort shall come in to you to keep them alive. 21 Also take with you every sort of food that is eaten, and store it up. It shall serve as food for you and for them.” 22 Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him. Footnotes [1] 5:2 Hebrew adam [2] 5:22 Septuagint pleased God; also verse 24 [3] 5:24 Septuagint was not found [4] 5:29 Noah sounds like the Hebrew for rest [5] 6:3 Or My Spirit shall not contend with [6] 6:4 Or giants [7] 6:13 Hebrew The end of all flesh has come before me [8] 6:14 An unknown kind of tree; transliterated from Hebrew [9] 6:15 A cubit was about 18 inches or 45 centimeters [10] 6:16 Or skylight (ESV) Psalm: Psalm 3 Psalm 3 (Listen) Save Me, O My God A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. 3   O LORD, how many are my foes!    Many are rising against me;2   many are saying of my soul,    “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah1 3   But you, O LORD, are a shield about me,    my glory, and the lifter of my head.4   I cried aloud to the LORD,    and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah 5   I lay down and slept;    I woke again, for the LORD sustained me.6   I will not be afraid of many thousands of people    who have set themselves against me all around. 7   Arise, O LORD!    Save me, O my God!  For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;    you break the teeth of the wicked. 8   Salvation belongs to the LORD;    your blessing be on your people! Selah Footnotes [1] 3:2 The meaning of the Hebrew word Selah, used frequently in the Psalms, is uncertain. It may be a musical or liturgical direction (ESV) New Testament: Matthew 5 Matthew 5 (Listen) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons1 of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that2 they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Christ Came to Fulfill the Law 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Anger 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother3 will be liable to judgment; whoever insults4 his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!' will be liable to the hell5 of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.6 Lust 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Divorce 31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Oaths 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything more than this comes from evil.7 Retaliation 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,8 let him have your cloak as well. 41 And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you. Love Your Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,9 what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Footnotes [1] 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface [2] 5:16 Or house. 16Let your light so shine before others that [3] 5:22 Some manuscripts insert without cause [4] 5:22 Greek says Raca to (a term of abuse) [5] 5:22 Greek Gehenna; also verses 29, 30 [6] 5:26 Greek kodrantes, Roman copper coin (Latin quadrans) worth about 1/64 of a denarius (which was a day's wage for a laborer) [7] 5:37 Or the evil one [8] 5:40 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin [9] 5:47 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters (ESV)