Another man, one of his disciples, said to Him, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." And Jesus told him, "O.K. No problem--it's just as well that you do that right now--I mean, I wouldn't want to inconvenience anyone." Matthew 8:21
But the fruit of the Spirit is: size, body-count, budgets, buildings, accolades, celebrity endorsements, denominational affiliation, boasting in men and self-promotion... because everyone else is doing it. Galatians 5:22
If a brother sins against you, go and tell someone else, but do not approach the brother about it. If he sins against you again, go and tell another person. And if he sins yet again, mention it to someone else, then drop a hint to the brother. Sooner or later, he'll get the message. If not, leave the church and find somewhere else to go. Matthew 18:15
"Teacher" he asked, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" He answered: "Love the Lord your God with all your emotions, neglecting your mind, and love yourself first or you cannot begin to love others." Mark 12:30
Then he said to them all, "If any want to become my followers, you should join Amway, because you all look like real winners to me!" Luke 9:23
When Jesus heard this, He said to him, "You still lack one thing--sell all you possess and give to the poor. No, not you--of course! I meant that other guy over there." Luke 18:22
"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son, well, he will be OK too since nowadays everyone knows that God's love is unconditional." John 3:36
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want; except for a new car, a better home, cosmetic surgery, and to win the lottery. Psalms 23:1
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of Jesus Only. And you'd better baptize them before they die, or there is no way they are getting into heaven!" Matthew 28:19
And the Lord added to the church daily, such as those who liked the entertainment and felt the ministry was seeker sensitive. Acts 2:47
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is tongues. 1 Corinthians 13:13
