Matthew chahpter 19

Everybody wants to know if they are committing adultery if they marry a divorcee. I say no. Why do I say that? I say it because of the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from sin. I also say it because Paul stated that if one in a marriage wants to leave, then let them leave, the other one is not under bondage to them. Listen, why do we swallow a camel and strain on gnats? Our Father in Heaven wants to forgive us, can you not see that? We just read in the last chapter how strong He is on forgiveness. If you are divorced, forgive the other person and let them go. They may have been the cause of you having some challenging moments in your life. You may be the cause of them having some challenging moments in their life. Forgive yourself and forgive them. Ask God to help you to heal and keep on living. There is so much more of God to experience. There are other people to meet. You have a lot of love to give. Give love with all your strength. It makes a better you. I am speaking from experience. You can forgive. You will heal. You can live a healthy, happy spirit filled life.
I have been asked by people when they should tell their children about Jesus. When they are in the womb they should be told about Jesus. Talk to them before they are ever born of the goodness of God. Share the gospel message with them. As they grow they grow in the strength of the Holy Ghost. Once your child is born, don't stop. Continue to talk to them and teach them the ways of God. Teach them that Jesus is their Saviour. Teach them to obey the Word of God as you teach them to obey man's laws. Your child will grow up spiritually rather than just grow up. Children should be made a part of every aspect of the gospel at home, at church and in the community. Children can reach children. They are their own best teachers.

Works do not produce eternal life. Receiving the finished work of Jesus produces eternal life. Jesus instructed this man to add one thing to his list of obedience - giving. Money can not be your master. It makes a terrible god. This man did not understand the law of giving and receiving. Jesus was launching this man into a whole new way of living, but the man only saw the releasing of his possessions. Possessions can come and go, but love is eternal. Giving of yourself for the sake of someone else is far more important than obtaining possessions. Well this got the disciples attention when Jesus declared that it is hard for some rich people to get into the Kingdom of God. It appears they were rich themselves. They wanted to know what would become of them. They said, now wait a minute we have given up quite a bit to follow you, what will we get? Jesus promised them that they would sit with Him judging Israel. He also said they would receive while they were on earth a hundred fold return on whatever they gave for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Notice this last promise is for anyone not just the disciples. That includes you and me.

Give and it shall be given unto you. That is the message Jesus taught us. Seek first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness. These are not nice sayings. They are principles the children of God must live by.