In everyday life
When you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do. (Matthew 6: 7)
God’s approval
They have received their reward. (Matthew 6: 16)
Unkind enemies
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5: 44)
Christians are no fools
If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. (Matthew 5: 39)
The Real Presence
Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever. (John 6: 51)
Clear, simple and, above all, true
Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil. (Matthew 5: 37)
The true soul mate
Whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. (Matthew 5: 32)
Ad maiorem Dei gloriam – To the Greater Glory of God
Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts. (Matthew 10: 9)
Remaining faithful to the Truth
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. (Matthew 5: 17)
Before there were refrigerators
But if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? (Matthew 5: 13)
God’s gifts
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5, 3)
Who will defend us at the last judgement?
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already. (John 3: 18)