Matthew 5.33-37 | Swear not at all

We will examine today the words of our Lord Jesus in Matthew 5.33-37. This is a passage that deals with the matter of oath and swearing. Matthew 5.33-37 reads like this.Matthew 5.33. Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear...

Matthew 5.38-42 | Turn to him the other cheek

Some time ago, I was working with someone who asked me about my religion. The question came rather suddenly. We were having a superficial conversation when he asked me, ‘By the way, what’s your religion?’ He thought that I would be a Buddhist or something of that kind...

Matthew 5.43-48 | Love your enemies

It is a well-known fact that Jesus’ teaching stresses the commandment to love. In Matthew 5.43-48, Jesus points out that the extent of its application must be universal and not limited to certain people. This is what He says. Matthew 5.43. “You have heard that...

Matthew 6.9a | Our Father

Let me recite to you a passage that you probably all know by heart. This passage is found in Matthew 6.9-13 and it says this.Matthew 6.9. In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as...