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In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gives us a big lesson as to what his prohibition of judging actually means. The prohibition stems largely from the fact that we are in no position to be anyone's judge. It is very likely that whatever we might be judging someone for, we may be guilty of the same thing in some other way. Is there a correct way to judge? Jesus tells us to first address the huge chunk of wood in our own eye before we begin to address the little speck of sawdust in the eyes of others. Matthew 7:1-6 ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=2/1/2010
The Sermon on the Mount begins with eight declarations that those who belong to God, through the sacrifice of Christ, are "blessed." To be blessed means that we are holy and called out of this world. We belong to God as his exclusive property. We must learn to obey the voice of our King when he tells us: "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:25-34 ]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=1/25/2010
Jesus tells us to avoid storing up for ourselves treasures on earth, but rather, store up for ourselves treasures in heaven. The idea of "storing up" implies that we might be consumed with either serving the world and its ways, or God and his ways. Jesus said that we cannot serve two masters. Listen closely and you'll understand. Matthew 6:19-24 ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=1/18/2010
How is your prayer life? A good study of The Lord's Prayer may just be the bolt of divine lightning needed to fire up a healthy life of prayer. Matthew 6:5-18 ]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=1/11/2010
Jesus is concerned with our speech that it be simply truthful. Truth is an attribute of God and should be an attribute of God's people. Also, Jesus wants us to be free from retaliation and revenge. We must be willing to forgive just as God has forgiven us. Jesus takes this to a completely unnatural level as we are called to love our enemies. Eventually, we must go as far as to not let our right hand know what our left hand is doing as we attempt to do good deeds. That is, we are to do what God demands and leave it at that. What's this all about? Listen and you'll see. Matthew 5:33-6:4 ]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=1/4/2010
Jesus included teaching on divorce and his teaching is very strict. Divorce is not the unforgiveable sin, but we must understand the covenant of marriage to better understand why Jesus would set such a high standard regarding divorce. The current social climate in our nation is becoming less and less marriage-friendly. We not only have to live in this culture, but we also have to live with our fallen nature. All the more reason to listen closely to what Jesus would have to say about the nature of marriage. Matthew 5:31-32 ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=12/28/2009
Jesus told us that it is wrong to commit adultery and took the Law to the very core of our being. "...anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." Yes, the heart of the Law is love, but the heart of the Law is also our hearts. Jesus has his sights set on our hearts. Only Jesus can transform the heart. Give it to him. Matthew 5:27-30 ]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=12/21/2009
To live in the constant unrepentant state of "heart murder" is evidence that a person may not belong to God. Living in this state is to risk facing the judgment of God. Jesus sees it this way: "I tell you the truth, you will not [escape] until you pay the last penny." And this is a price no one can afford to pay. Matthew 5:21-26 ]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=12/14/2009
If people really want to "go green" they should adhere to the message in God's word. Those who are interested in a "green" message, this is it: "Go green! Put your trust in Jesus Christ!" It gets no greener than the gift of eternal life. Matthew 5:17-20 ]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=12/7/2009
We must know who we are in Christ before we can move out in his power. The missing ingredient in many believers is that they have refused the mantle of discipleship. Jesus gave us the definition of discipleship in Matthew 28. It is learning how to obey. How simple! We must learn what Jesus meant by his description of us in the Sermon on the Mount and then agree to grow into it. The question remains: who will act on their faith? The world is waiting. Matthew 5:13-16 ]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=11/30/2009
The last four Beatitudes represent believers who have been filled according to their need. Now they may move out in power. They are merciful. They are pure in heart. They are peacemakers and they are able to withstand persecution in the process. All believers share these traits. When we are challenged and find that we have fallen short, God will again fill us as we confess our need of him. The world needs the gospel. God has ordained both message and messenger. Who is willing to be that person? Matthew 5:10-12 ]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/?bcd=11/23/2009
Today's message will focus on the peacemaker. We will find that the peacemaker must sometimes disturb the peace. Jesus crossed into enemy territory to bring peace. He purchased our peace on the cross. An apt description of those who belong to the kingdom of God are those people who will cross over into enemy territory to bring peace. By doing so, they will be reflecting the character of their Father in heaven in much the same way as did Jesus. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God." Matthew 5:9 ]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/
Christian Life Tools began in 2004 as a way to bring the gospel beyond the walls of the church. Our vision is to provide the best in Christian teaching free of charge to the widest audience.

You will:
1. Learn the basics of the Christian Faith
2. Enjoy life-changing Bible-based messages
3. Ask questions and receive satisfying answers
4. Become part of the team by supporting this work.

Christian Life Tools is growing and will soon be expanding to reach a wider audience. Our desire to keep moving forward as the Lord leads us deeper into his harvest field.]]> http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/Christian_Life_Tools/ The Sanctity of Marriage CD by Jim Reed Some Pharisees asked Jesus about marriage. He referred his questioners back to creation:

"Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate" (Matthew 19:4-6).

Jesus gave explicit instructions that we were not to separate what God has joined together. We live in an age of confusion about the institution of marriage. When the basic foundation of marriage is lost we will lose the basic foundation of civilization. For a donation to the ministry of Christian Life Tools you will be sent an audio CD entitled "The Sanctity of Marriage." This is a 45 minute sermon based on the text of Matthew 19.

Blessings to you,
Jim Reed, president
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