“Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments…”
— Matthew 5:19 NASB1995
📚 A Teaching Home
Every home teaches. Whether through tone, habits, or choices, your family is modeling what it means to follow Jesus—or not. Jesus warns that even relaxing a small command can have consequences—not only for us, but for those we influence.
As a mother, your example matters. Are you teaching your children to treasure obedience—or to treat some parts of Scripture as optional?
🕯 A Mother’s Role
Teach with grace and truth. Show your children that Jesus’ commands aren’t burdens—they’re blessings. Let obedience be modeled not just in words, but in joy-filled living.
📖 Talk About It:
- What do we sometimes treat as “optional” in our faith?
- How can we help each other obey Jesus better?
🧰 Kingdom Practice
Pick a “small” command this week (e.g., forgiving quickly, telling the truth, giving secretly) and make it your family focus. Celebrate how it honors Christ.
✍️ Prayer
Lord, let our home be a place where Your Word is loved and obeyed. Help us teach our children to take all of Your commands seriously—with joy and trust. Amen.
🌿 Kingdom Living Devotional — Day 19
“Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees…”
— Matthew 5:20 NASB1995
🙅♀️ Beyond Religious Performance
The Pharisees looked righteous on the outside—but Jesus knew their hearts. He tells us plainly: outward performance isn’t enough. True righteousness isn’t about rules—it’s about a transformed heart.
Kingdom living requires a righteousness that only Jesus can give. It’s not earned by checking boxes. It’s received by faith and lived out by the power of the Holy Spirit—daily, humbly, sincerely.
🕯 Ante-Nicene Reflection
The early church rejected outward religion without inward surrender. Their righteousness was seen in their love, purity, courage, and devotion—not in public applause, but in private obedience.
💭 Reflect
- Am I more concerned with how others see me than how God sees my heart?
- What does “true righteousness” look like in my everyday life?
🙏 Prayer
Lord, let my righteousness be real—not just behavior, but heart. Cleanse me. Fill me. Teach me to live in step with Your Spirit and walk in humble obedience. Amen.
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