Jesus Promotes the Christian Principle of Going the Extra Mile in the Parable of the Good Samaritan
The parable of the Good Samaritan speaks as loudly today as it did 2,000 years ago. Jesus exemplified compassion every time He saw weary, weak, exasperated people, sheep without a shepherd. This compassion is needed today more than ever. Christianity needs fewer self-centered legalists, and more caring and merciful Samaritans.
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The Importance of Unlimited Forgiveness
Early in His ministry, Jesus taught forgiveness in the well-known Sermon on the Mount. "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
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The Parable of the Importunate Widow Teaches that Persistence Pays
The parable of the Impoprtunate Widow teaches that persistence pays. People can be so impatient that they give up and quit right before their answer comes. At the end of this parable, Jesus discusses the concept of persistent faith.
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The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins Teaches Christians to be Prepared for the Second Coming
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish virgins teaches Christians the need to stay awake and watchful spiritually. Be ready for anything.
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The Value of One Soul is Presented in the Parable of the Lost Sheep
When any person is rescued, and brought back into the fold, so to speak, there is rejoicing. In God's sight, every lost and found soul is valuable to Him.
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The Parable of the Faithful Steward Teaches on the Importance of Being Prepared and Watchful
In the parable of The Faithful Steward, the steward and the servant are one and the same, working for the master. Their job is well-defined, and their responsibility is great. If they get lazy and apathetic about their duties, and fail to do what they were called to do, there are consequences.
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The Bible Story Called The Pearl of Great Price Teaches that Gods Kingdoms is the Greatest Treasure
The Pearl of Great Price speaks of realizing something in life that is worth more than everything else. The men in these parables discovered one thing more valuable than anything, and invested all that they had in that alone. Jesus was teaching about one thing in which one could safely invest all. It was a call to total commitment.
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Jesus Encourages Practical Wisdom in the Parable of the Unjust Steward
In the parable of The Unjust Steward, Jesus was teaching his disciples to develop an ability to function effectively in the world without taking advantage of anyone and without compromising personal integrity. Develop an eye for advantageous opportunities and useful solutions, and learn to be innovative and resourceful.
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The Heart of the Father and Forgivness are Revealed in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
The repentance and restoration of any returning one is reason for rejoicing. To repent, Biblically, means to have a genuine change of heart and life from worse to better. It is vital to have compassion for anyone lost in the wilderness of the world.
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The parable of The Wheat and the Tares Concerns The Final Judgment
The disciples went to Jesus and asked him to explain the parable of the tares of the field. Jesus responded with a straight answer, refusing to make up any ridiculous theological interpretations.
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