[But] take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. Matthew 6:1 NABRE Jesus speaks about doing good for the sake of accolades from others. Jesus says righteous deeds performed in order that others might…
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But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.” Luke 18:13 NABRE Jesus recognizes in those listening to Him some believe they are righteous and despise those…
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Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. Luke 4:14-15 NABRE Jesus is beginning His public ministry after a time in the dessert. Jesus again models Moses and the…
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For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly…
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Then astonishment seized them all and they glorified God, and, struck with awe, they said, “We have seen incredible things today.” Luke 5:26 NABRE Luke tells a story of a man who is paralyzed and his friends carry him to a home where Jesus is preaching. There is no room…
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