Daily Lesson for Monday 25th of May 2026
There are many messages in the Bible that speak about our relationship with God and the barriers that prevent us from growing in Christ. Consider these words from Paul and Jesus:
“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12, NKJV). Like Samson, self-reliance will bring you down.
“ ‘Do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do . . . , that they may have glory from men’ ” (Matthew 6:2, NKJV). Stop telling everyone how good you are! Be humble, as Jesus was humble.
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“ ‘But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you’ ” (Matthew 5:28-29, NKJV). Do anything to remove the lust from your heart, because this is a barrier to your relationship with God.
“ ‘Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged’ ” (Matthew 7:1-2, NKJV). Stop being so critical and judgmental of others. God is the Judge, so let Him be so (1 Corinthians 4:5).
“ ‘But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you’ ” (Matthew 5:44, NKJV). Stop hating your enemies. When you feel negatively toward those who treat you badly, it instantly places a barrier in your relationship with God. Instead, start praying for your enemies and see how this changes not just your walk with God but also your relationship with others.
“ ‘But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment’ ” (Matthew 5:22, NKJV). Perhaps you’ve been justifying why you yell at those close to you. How is your anger impacting your relationship with God, not to mention those you’re angry at? These are just a few areas that make us stumble.
Jesus warned about what we should do when our hands, feet, and eyes cause us to sin. What was Jesus warning us about? Read Mark 9:42-48.
To cut off your hand or foot or to pluck out your eye because it’s causing you to sin is extreme. It was supposed to be. But this is how seriously Jesus sees sin and its impact in our lives. How seriously are you taking it?
