Instructions

These are short devotional thoughts to accompany a daily Bible reading. The readings are arranged for a chronological reading of the scriptures. I am reading the Today's New International Version. However, it should work with any version. It is my prayer that it will encourage reading of God's word, and inculcating the teachings into daily living. May His richest blessings be with you!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

October 11


Matthew 5-7
Perhaps the most famous sermon of all time, the Sermon on the Mount, has been a guiding force for people throughout the ages because of its common sense approach to righteousness.  As I go through each section I am convicted, because I am found wanting.  However, there is one verse that troubles me more than any other.  It comes at the end of chapter five, where Jesus encourages us to be perfect as God is.  I don't know about anyone else, but all I can do with this injunction is to fall to my knees, proclaiming, "Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner."

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