Jesus clearly tells us that each individual has a choice, and that choice will either lead to standing or falling. Notice that it is the foundation of everything. There are only two choices.

The Lord Jesus next warns against people who falsely profess to acknowledge Him as Savior, but have never been converted. Not everyone who calls Jesus, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the kingdom of heaven. Only those who do the will of God enter the kingdom.

Wherever the stern demands of true discipleship are taught, there are false prophets who advocate the wide gate and easy way. They water down the truth until, as C. H.Spurgeon said, “There is not enough left to make soup for a sick grasshopper.”These...

Jesus says that following Him would require faith, discipline, and endurance. But this difficult life is the only life worth living. If you choose the easy way, you will have plenty of company but miss God’s best for you.

“Therefore” is the most crucial word in the Golden Rule. It relates the Golden Rule to that which precedes it. That is, it postulates it on prayer. It all comes together in one package.

If we think that we can live out the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount by our own strength, we have failed to realize the supernatural character of the life to which the Savior calls us. The wisdom or power for such a life must be given to us from...

How often have we all heard these words to deflect one who would come to correct another or to disregard a correction towards ourselves? Or frankly, whenever sin is brought up in one’s life. This verse is often used.

Worrying about tomorrow does not help either tomorrow or today. If anything, it robs us of our effectiveness today—which means we will be even less effective tomorrow.

What does it mean to lay up treasures in heaven? It means to use all that we have for the glory of God. It means to “hang loose” when it comes to the material things of life. It also means measuring life by the true riches of the kingdom and not by...

There’s real power in fasting. If you need direction, if you hunger for liberation, skip lunch, and seek the Lord.