matthew

Our words are powerful— they can help or hurt; bring comfort or confusion. Let's pray for discernment and discipline to shut up when we don’t know what we’re talking about and for wisdom to give clarity to our speech (Matthew 23:16-22).

The rich young man reveals a sincere yet desperately inaccurate view of himself and his abilities. Jesus brings up perfection, then challenges him to sell all that he has and follow him.

How beautiful that John's words point back to what Jesus says in Matthew’s gospel: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me...