Secret Works

Do you like to be seen? Do you want others to observe your acts of goodness? Do you tell others about every act of kindness you perform? Are your actions different when being observed by others than when you are alone? Are you being hypocritical? Most of us want to be seen. But some ofContinue reading “Secret Works”

Hypocrites

Yesterday, we discussed whether certain activities, places, or artifacts were sacred or holy. I didn’t give answers but intended to cause people to consider what they think is sacred. Why? Well, let’s take a look at how Jesus answered the synagogue leader’s reaction to yesterday’s passage. Remember that yesterday Jesus healed a woman who hadContinue reading “Hypocrites”

Praise and Curses

Have you ever been to the ocean? Did you swim in it? Did some of the water splash into your mouth? If it did, did you notice the saltiness of it? The water in the ocean tastes significantly different than fresh water coming from a deep well, doesn’t it? The way we speak can varyContinue reading “Praise and Curses”