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February 21, 2020
Matthew 7:12-20
Today’s Scripture: 12 In[a] everything, treat others as you would want them[b] to treat you,[c] for this fulfills[d] the law and the prophets. 13 “Enter[e] through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 How[f] narrow is the gate and […]
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February 20, 2020
Matthew 7:1-11
Today’s Scripture: “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.[a] 2 For by the standard you judge you will be judged, and the measure you use will be the measure you receive.[b] 3 Why[c] do you see the speck[d] in your brother’s eye, but fail to see[e] the beam of wood[f] in your own? 4 Or […]
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February 19, 2020
Matthew 6:25-34
Today’s Scripture: 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry[a] about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing? 26 Look at the birds in the sky:[b] They do not sow, or reap, or gather […]
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February 18, 2020
Matthew 6:15-24
Today’s Scripture: 15 But if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you your sins. 16 “When[a] you fast, do not look sullen like the hypocrites, for they make their faces unattractive[b] so that people will see them fasting. I tell you the truth,[c] they have their reward! 17 When[d] you fast, anoint your head[e] […]
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February 17, 2020
Matthew 6:5-14
Today’s Scripture: 5 “Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues[a] and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have their reward! 6 But whenever you pray, go into your inner room,[b] close the door, and pray to your […]
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February 16, 2020
Matthew 6:1-4
Today’s Scripture: “Be[a] careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people.[b] Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven. 2 Thus whenever you do charitable giving,[c] do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in synagogues[d] and on streets so that people will praise them. I tell […]
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February 15, 2020
Matthew 5:38-48
Today’s Scripture: 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’[a] 39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer.[b] But whoever strikes you on the[c] right cheek, turn the other to him as well. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your […]
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February 14, 2020
Matthew 5:33-37
Today’s Scripture: 33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to an older generation,[a] ‘Do not break an oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’[b] 34 But I say to you, do not take oaths at all—not by heaven, because it is the throne of God, 35 not by earth, because it is his footstool, and […]
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February 13, 2020
Matthew 5:27-32
Today’s Scripture: 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’[a] 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her 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! It is better to […]
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February 12, 2020
Matthew 5:21-26
Today’s Scripture: 21 “You have heard that it was said to an older generation,[a] ‘Do not murder,’[b] and ‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment.’[c] 22 But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother[d] will be subjected to judgment. And whoever insults[e] a brother will be brought before[f] the council,[g] and whoever […]
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