relationships and the Spirit

Good morning brothers and sisters,
Today's reading shows that while Jesus often got in trouble for "breaking" the commandments, he actually felt strongly about the commandments. In fact, for Jesus, faithfulness to God went further than following the commandments. True faithfulness means getting our inward thoughts as well as our actions in line with God's will. That's only possible if we work intentionally on our relationships with others and with God. We are called to create space in our lives for the Holy Spirit to shape us more into God's image. Open yourself to the Spirit today. You'll be amazed at what God can do in your heart over time.

God bless,
Sam

Matthew 5:21-26

21“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire.


23So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 25Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. 26Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.