Praying from Matthew 5:42 relating to Generosity, Compassion, Hospitality.
Command. The verse commands the reader to give to those who ask and not turn away those who desire to borrow.
Praying from Matthew 5:41 relating to Service, Generosity, Humility.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to go above and beyond what is required or expected of them, specifically in the context of being compelled to go o…
Praying from Matthew 5:40 relating to Generosity, Forgiveness, Non-Retaliation.
Command. The verse commands the reader to give their cloak as well if someone sues them for their coat.
Praying from Matthew 5:39 relating to Nonviolence, Forgiveness.
Command. The verse commands the reader not to resist evil and to turn the other cheek when struck on the right cheek.
Praying from Matthew 5:38 relating to Justice, Retribution, Equality.
Command. The verse is instructing the reader to remember the law of “an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.”
Praying from Matthew 5:37 relating to Truthfulness, Honesty, Integrity.
Command. The verse commands the reader to be truthful and straightforward in their speech, and warns against any form of deception or dishonesty.
Praying from Matthew 5:36 relating to Humility, Honesty, Trust in God.
Command. The verse commands the reader not to swear by their head.
Praying from Matthew 5:34 relating to Oaths, Honesty, Respect for God’s Name.
Command. The verse commands the reader not to swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God.
Praying from Matthew 5:33 relating to Obedience, Honesty, Faithfulness.
Command. The verse instructs the reader to not make false vows and to fulfill any vows made to the Lord.
Praying from Matthew 5:32 relating to Marriage, Divorce, Adultery.
Command. The verse commands the reader not to divorce their spouse except for the cause of sexual immorality, and warns that divorcing and remarrying would…
Praying from Matthew 5:31 relating to Divorce, Marriage, Law
Command. The verse instructs the reader to give their wife a writing of divorce if they choose to put her away.
Praying from Matthew 5:30 relating to Self-discipline, Sacrifice, Hell.
Command. The verse commands the reader to cut off their right hand if it causes them to stumble, as it is better to lose one member than to be cast into Ge…
Praying from Matthew 5:29 relating to Repentance, Sacrifice, Hell.
Command. The verse commands the reader to remove anything that causes them to sin, even if it means sacrificing something valuable.
Praying from Matthew 5:28 relating to Purity, Adultery, Temptation.
Command. The verse commands the reader to not gaze at a woman to lust after her, as it is considered committing adultery in one’s heart.
Praying from Matthew 5:27 relating to Marriage, Fidelity, Purity
Command. The verse is a reminder of the commandment not to commit adultery.
Praying from Matthew 5:26 relating to Judgment, Repentance, Forgiveness
Command. The verse commands the reader to pay their debts fully before leaving.
Praying from Matthew 5:25 relating to Forgiveness, Humility, Justice.
Command. The verse commands the reader to agree with their adversary quickly to avoid being delivered to the judge and cast into prison.
Praying from Matthew 5:24 relating to Reconciliation, Worship, Forgiveness.
Command. The verse commands the reader to leave their gift before the altar, go reconcile with their brother, and then come back to offer their gift.
Praying from Matthew 5:23 relating to Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Worship.
Command. The verse commands the reader to reconcile with their brother before offering their gift at the altar.
Praying from Matthew 5:22 relating to Judgment, Anger, Brotherly Love.
Command. The verse commands the reader to not be angry with their brother without a cause and to not insult them with words such as “Raca” or “You fool.” I…