Faith

Reconciliation Before Worship

first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering (Matthew 5:23-24).

Pursue peace on purpose - repair, truth in love, de-escalation - not just staying quiet.

Jesus told believers not to stack worry on food, clothes, or tomorrow - the Father already feeds birds.

Jesus opened the Sermon on the Mount with eight blessings - a picture of who the kingdom favors.

Put God's rule first and let food, status, and tomorrow's worry sort behind that.

Extend the forgiveness already received, not ledger-keeping on debts Christ cleared.

Love your enemies - bless, pray, reflect the Father who sends rain on just and unjust alike.

Treat people how you want to be treated - active care, not just avoiding harm.

Love others the way you would want care if roles flipped - second command, paired with loving God.

First command, whole self - heart, mind, strength, not a corner of Sunday morning.