The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39 NABRE Jesus is asked by a religious leader what is the greatest commandment. Jesus says to love God is the greatest commandment and the second is like it, love your neighbor as yourself. It is significant…
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Many are invited, but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14 NABRE Jesus shares a parable of a king and a wedding feast for his son, comparing it to the kingdom of heaven. The king sends servants to summon the invited guests but they all refuse, even after a second invitation they…
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[Or] am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous? Matthew 20:15 NABRE Jesus shares a parable of a vineyard, day workers and the kingdom of heaven. Heaven is like a landowner who hires day workers throughout the day,…
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But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Matthew 19:30 NABRE Jesus has the opportunity to speak to those listening about the dangers of riches. Wealth can have a corrupting influence with the possibility of leading people to become greedy, stingy, reckless and overindulgent.…
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Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21 NABRE Jesus is asked what must be done to reach eternal life. Jesus replies, follow the commandments.…
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