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“If you can say no to your body for food and drink, things you need to survive, you can say no to porn and greed and malice and lying.”
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In week five of a Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Mike walks through Matthew 6 to examine the spiritual disciplines Jesus expects of those living in his kingdom. He distinguishes between performing religious practices for public approval and practicing them privately to deepen one's relationship with God. The message emphasizes that disciplines such as giving, prayer, and fasting do not earn God's favor but draw believers closer to him.
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“If you can say no to your body for food and drink, things you need to survive, you can say no to porn and greed and malice and lying.”
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Unlock with your sermon →Spiritual disciplines are habits or practices, like prayer, Bible reading, and fasting, that Christians repeatedly do to maintain their spiritual life with God. They don't earn God's favor; rather, they cultivate intimacy with Him, keeping your heart close and tender toward God, much like regular dates deepen a marriage.
Jesus warns against practicing righteousness just to impress others, because that motivation cancels your heavenly reward. Instead, focus on blessing God rather than performing for people. Let your faith shine naturally through who you are, not through spiritual showmanship designed to make others think you're more saved than they are.
True surrender means accepting Jesus's rules of engagement for all of life, not just eternal salvation but daily living. It will sometimes rub against your pride and comfort, as Jesus's teachings on anger, lust, and forgiveness show. But genuine surrender brings peace, clarity, and God's love in ways you've never experienced before.
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