God does not desire the outward display of Christianity, rather he cares about the inward spirituality. A relationship with him is one that is true, authentic and self sacrificial.
Non-denominational Christian Church
Sermons by Tony Singh (Page 10)
God’s kingdom is a kingdom of the heart. For God, it is not a matter of what we do, but who we are on the inside. In humble devotion, we are called to surpass elitist righteousness and focus on building a heartfelt relationship with God.
Has your salt lost it’s saltiness? As Christians, we should more convicted about the transformation that comes with Christ, than worldly pleasures that dim our light.
Matthew 5: 1-10 What does it mean to be pure in spirit? We can sense when there is a poverty of spirit, these are the hearts that God blesses. If we are a disciple of Jesus does this describes who we are? Am I a good citizen in God’s kingdom? Sometimes it’s hard for us…
The Sermon On The Mount are words to live by that reveal the nature of Christ. As we study it out, let us remember that they are not merely ethical teachings. In Christ, these words were not only confirmed, but fulfilled.
In moments we have crises of faith, God asks us to trust the story. Although our cries are spoken or unspoken, God hear the cries of his people, no matter the circumstances.
Trusting and acting on the promises of God drastically affects how we live here on earth. For us as Christians, it means faith in the promise of what lies in the future should be wholly embraced, even if we don’t see it.
Only what is done for the good of others will matter in the end. On what basis are we to have this radical love? God helps us to have that hope and he gives us great examples of people who had great faith. Faith is what links hope and gives power to radical obedience.
How do we as Christians live our faith in these times of social and racial tension? By listening. Ultimate healing can only take place when we listen to understand and provide Jesus as the source of change.