Daily Manna

“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also. Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back. Do to others as you would like them to do to you. If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners...

“When God our Savior revealed His kindness and love, He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of His grace He made us right in His sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote...

“As for you, [insert your name], promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. Teach the older men: 1. to exercise self-control,  2. to be worthy of respect, and  3. to live wisely.  4. They must have sound faith and  5. be filled with love and patience.  Similarly, teach the older women: 1. to live in a way that honors God.  2. They must not slander others or  3. be heavy drinkers.  4. Instead, they should teach others what is good.  These older women must train the younger women: 1. to love their husbands and their children,  2. to...

“A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must 1. live a blameless life.  2. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered;  3. he must not be a heavy drinker,  4. violent, or  5. dishonest with money.  6. Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and  7. he must love what is good.  8: He must live wisely and be just.  9. He must live a devout and disciplined life.  10. He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching...

“Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment. Yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News! If I were doing this on my own initiative, I would deserve payment. But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust. What then is my pay? It is the opportunity to preach the Good News without charging anyone. That’s why I never demand my rights when I preach the Good...