All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against [...]

There is a problem with forgiveness. Sometimes, it isn't just to forgive. Some evils do not deserve forgiveness. As you read this, you may think I am just trying to grab your attention with [...]

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, [...]

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (Matthew 6:14-15 ESV) What [...]

Forgiveness is a major theme for Jesus in his personal and ministry experience on earth, so it must become important for us, too. Read the verse that follows the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:14 [...]

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." (Matthew 6:13) Have you ever turned your mind to heaven and whispered a prayer like, "Oh God, please let them be okay" or [...]

“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily [...]

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:14) What is Jesus saying here? It seems he is asking his Father in Heaven to “not” lead him down this path. [...]

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you [...]

On earth, Jesus needs the Father’s guidance and his deliverance. So do we. Read the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 and ponder Jesus’ personal need for guidance and deliverance from evil while he was [...]