#Matthew 18

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At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, 

“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.'

Matthew 18:1-4

[shutterandsentence]

"What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish."

-Matthew 18:12-14

Photo: Scottish Highlands, UK

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

Causing to Stumble

6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come! 8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire. 9 And if your eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.

The Parable of the Wandering Sheep

10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

11-12 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13 And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. 14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

Dealing With Sin in the Church

15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.

26 “At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ 27 The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

28 “But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded.

29 “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’

30 “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. 31 When the other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened.

32 “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. 33 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ 34 In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.

35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” — Matthew 18 | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Cross References: Genesis 4:24; Exodus 21:2; Exodus 22:3 Leviticus 19:17; 1 Kings 22:19; 1 Chronicles 29:7; Psalm 119:176; Psalm 131:2; Proverbs 21:13; Proverbs 25:9; Proverbs 28:3; Ezekiel 34:4; Matthew 2:11; Matthew 5:7; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:29-30; Matthew 6:14; Matthew 7:8; Matthew 7:24; Matthew 8:2; Matthew 9:12-13; Matthew 10:40; Matthew 13:24; Matthew 14:9; Matthew 15:30; Matthew 16:23; Matthew 17:27; Matthew 19:14; Matthew 25:15; Matthew 26:24; Mark 6:37; Mark 9:33-34; Mark 9:42; Mark 9:47; Mark 11:26; Luke 7:42-43; Luke 17:4; Luke 9:46; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:7; James 2:13

Are You Childlike or Childish?

Key Points in Matthew 18

1. Jesus warns his disciples to be humble and harmless, 7. to avoid offenses, 10. and not to despise the little ones; 15. teaches how we are to deal with our brothers when they offend us, 21. and how often to forgive them; 23. which he sets forth by a parable of the king who took account of his servants, 32. and punished him who showed no mercy to his fellow servant.

[shirahchante]

Sacred Beauty: Why God's Standards Matter More Than the World's

Beauty in Holiness I would like to reflect on your beauty as women of faith (1 Corinthians 11:15). Your hair is your covering. It’s more than just an external facade; it’s a reflection of the glory of God shining through you. Show your beauty in all its forms. Seek holiness in how you present yourself to the world. You don’t need to conform to the world’s standards to be cherished. God honors…

[s-o-a-p-ing]

ECCLESIASTES S.O.A.P. ~ CHAPTER 4

Monday, 4/28/25

SCRIPTURE:

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their hard work. ... Also, one can be overpowered, but two together can put up resistance. A three-ply cord doesn’t easily snap. ~ Ecclesiastes 4:9,12

OBSERVATION:

"Wherever two or three are gathered together in My Name..." ~ Matthew 18

Especially if one is Jesus...

APPLICATION:

Don't try to do it on my own...

And don't try to do it without Jesus...

PRAYER:

Father God - Thank You for Your Comforter and Your Son Jesus Who provide encouragement and correction and strength when I am at my weakest, which also when I find I fight to do things myself and on my own - Please forgive this willfulness of mine - In Jesus Name, and for Your honor and coming Kingdom...

For Him - for you - for yours...

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[re4med]

Devotional: Day Eighteen (Gen 18, Matt 18, Psa 18)

Devotional for January 24, 2025 Reading: Genesis 18 | Matthew 18 | Psalm 18 Genesis 18 Genesis 18 can be divided into two sections. The first (18:1-21) is the account of the visit from three men in which they restate the covenant promise of God to Abram. There have been a few interpretations as to the origin of the men. Are they angels? Is it a manifestation of the Trinity? The more likely…

[magdelena2021]

Genesis 18 - Three Angels Visit Abraham

Matthew 18 - The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

[graceintorah]

Making Peace in Relationships - Revive 2024

I had the honor of teaching at Revive this past weekend. The theme was “Songs of Deliverance.” Amazingly, the Holy Spirit translated that through many messages brought forth from various teachers as harmony and unity being a type of deliverance. It was a great confirmation to me regarding the message I spoke. Life and ministry is all about relationships. Yet, we often struggle with conflict…

[nature-godsgardenofeden]

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Matthew 18:20 states: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” This verse emphasizes that Jesus’ presence is felt among those who gather together in His name, whether in formal worship or in more intimate gatherings.

[liliesofeden]

A page from my prayer scrapbook.

“Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.”

[mental-health-and-jesus]

#Bible - Verse of the Day | Matthew 18:32-33

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Childlike Humility

1 At that hour the disciples came to Yeshua, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

2 And He called a child to Himself, set him in the midst of them, 3 and said, “Amen, I tell you, unless you turn and become like children, you shall never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever then shall humble himself like this child, this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in My name, welcomes Me.

6 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who trust in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck and to be sunk in the depth of the sea! 7 Woe to the world because of snares! For snares must come, but woe to that man through whom the snare comes!

8 “And if your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away from you. It’s better for you to enter into life crippled or lame than, having two hands or two feet, to be thrown into fiery Gehenna. 9 If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. It’s better for you to enter into life with one eye than, having two eyes, to be thrown into fiery Gehenna.

Parable of the Lost Sheep

10-11 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father in heaven.

12 “What do you think? If a certain man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, won’t he leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go looking for the one that is straying? 13 And if he finds it, amen I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn’t stray. 14 Even so, it’s not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost.”

Restoring a Lost Brother

15 “Now if your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault while you’re with him alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take with you one or two more, so that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may stand.’ 17 But if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to Messiah’s community. And if he refuses to listen even to Messiah’s community, let him be to you as a pagan and a tax collector.

18 “Amen, I tell you, whatever you forbid on earth will have been forbidden in heaven and what you permit on earth will have been permitted in heaven. 19 Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst.”

Lessons about Forgiveness

21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Master, how often shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?”

22 Yeshua said to him, “No, not up to seven times, I tell you, but seventy times seven! 23 Therefore, the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his slaves. 24 When he had begun to settle up, a man was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But since he didn’t have the money to repay, his master ordered him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 Then the slave fell on his knees and begged him, saying, ‘Be patient with me, and I’ll repay you everything.’ 27 And the master of that slave, filled with compassion, released him and forgave him the debt.

28 “Now that slave went out and found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii. And he grabbed him and started choking him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe!’

29 “So his fellow slave fell down and kept begging him, saying, ‘Be patient with me, and I’ll pay you back.’ 30 Yet he was unwilling. Instead, he went off and threw the man into prison until he paid back all he owed.

31 “So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply distressed. They went to their master and reported in detail all that had happened. 32 Then summoning the first slave, his master said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Wasn’t it necessary for you also to show mercy to your fellow slave, just as I showed mercy to you?’ 34 Enraged, the master handed him over to the torturers until he paid back all he owed.

35 “So also My heavenly Father will do to you, unless each of you, from your hearts, forgives his brother.” — Matthew 18 | Tree of Life Version (TLV) Tree of Life Translation of the Bible. Copyright © 2015 by The Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society. Cross References: Genesis 4:24; Exodus 21:2; Exodus 22:3 Leviticus 19:17; 1 Kings 22:19; 1 Chronicles 29:7; Psalm 119:176; Psalm 131:2; Proverbs 21:13; Proverbs 25:9; Proverbs 28:3; Ezekiel 34:4; Matthew 2:11; Matthew 5:7; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:29-30; Matthew 6:14; Matthew 7:8; Matthew 7:24; Matthew 8:2; Matthew 9:12-13; Matthew 10:40; Matthew 13:24; Matthew 14:9; Matthew 15:30; Matthew 16:23; Matthew 17:27; Matthew 19:14; Matthew 25:15; Matthew 26:24; Mark 6:37; Mark 9:33-34; Mark 9:42; Mark 9:47; Mark 11:26; Luke 7:42-43; Luke 17:4; Luke 9:46; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:7; James 2:13

[natti-ice]

for the universal blurb can you do breeding kink please? thank you!! <3

18+ mdni

cw: breeding kink, unprotected sex, p in v, creampie, cum eating

Reblogs and comments are greatly appreciated<3

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“please baby?” His voice was pure sex and you knew you couldn’t resist him, you loved him and the idea of letting him do this to you made your heart pound. The sweet pout on his face when he begged you to let him cum inside you was almost enough to make you say yes- almost. You watched him reach for the condom that you had placed onto his throbbing length, just itching to take it off.

“On one condition,” you started then paused to make the anticipation around you two thicker, you could practically see the desperation seeping out of his pores. A sinister grin spreads across your face as you say, “you have to lick it out when you’re done” his eyes widened in surprise but his grin matched yours quickly. “Deal.”

He immediately pulls the condom off of his cock and lines himself up with your dripping entrance, teasing it with the tip and lets out a needy groan. He slowly pushes past your entrance, working himself in and out inch by agonizing inch, your back arched off the soft sheets as he bottoms out inside of you. When he feels you’ve acclimated to his size he begins to thrust faster, both of your pleasured sounds fill up the spacious bedroom- anyone walking by would be envious of what’s taking place behind your bedroom door.

After your second orgasm you could tell he was getting close, his cock twitched against your walls and his thrusts became sloppy, “c-can’t wait to breed this little pussy” he grunts as his head falls back, his hips twitch as he releases inside of you. He pants hard as he slowly pulls out of you, the feeling of emptiness makes you whimper but when you feel his cum slowly drip down to your ass another wave of excitement hits you. You look up at the hot disheveled man who just gave you one of his best fucks to date, you giggle softly as you say “your turn now.”

Without hesitation he drops his head down to your pussy and gives it a slow long lick, you moan as you look down at him and see the white coating his tongue. His eyes meet yours as he swallows his own load, you’ve never seen something so hot before, you could probably cum off the sight alone. He doesn’t back down, he goes back for more and brings you to your third orgasm of the night.

[fardell24b]

Church notes - 4th February 2024

2 Corinthians 5:19 - 6:2

The Call of the Gospel The Why

It can be daunting

Psalm 147:5

The Why is really important

Matthew 18:20 Obedience to Jesus

We will be jidged

Gratitude

2 Corinthians 5:10, 11 Have a healthy fear 2 Corinthians 5:14

Gratitude to Jesus We never forget the Cross

Ambassadors vs 1, 2

The last days. The growth of the Kingdom before He returns.

Communion 1 Corinthians 11:22 - 26

[mattswrinkletonxx]

𝖲𝖳𝖴𝖱𝖭𝖨𝖮𝖫𝖮 𝖳𝖱𝖨𝖯𝖫𝖤𝖳𝖲 𝜗𝜚⋆₊˚ 𝖭𝖥𝖲𝖶 𝖯!𝖫𝖨𝖭𝖪𝖲

𓍢˚𝚐𝚊𝚢!! 𝚗𝚎𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 ꩜

!! ＭＤＮＩ !! (nate included!!)

𝗆𝖺𝗍𝗍 𝗌𝗍𝗎𝗋𝗇𝗂𝗈𝗅𝗈 ⋆. 𐙚 ̊

so rough.. [matt loves to go rough but he’ll always take care of you after(idk why it won’t work)]

needy bsfs [you and matt just couldn’t hold back anymore..(bottom!!matt)]

wouldn’t want chris or nick to find out, eh [sub!matt]

the type of videos matt sends you while your vacating vs. the type you send

chris sturniolo ⋆. 𐙚 ̊

you were drunk so it doesn’t count.. right? [enemy!chris dom!chris]

no matter what, chris can’t seem to keep you quiet [sub!u]

rough fucker!chris [he can’t help it when you sit there so innocent looking]

chris is obsessed with your mouth [twink!u]

nick sturniolo ⋆. 𐙚 ̊

the darker the room, the better [dom!u]

surely matt won’t mind u using the van [dom!nick]

thank god matt and chris are in Boston [secret relationship]

it’s just mutual [right…?]

nate doe ⋆. 𐙚 ̊

poor boy can’t take it [sub!nate]

shhh… [wouldnt want your brothers (chris matt and nick) finding out their best friends fucking their little brother]

pretty little thing.. [nate knows how to treat u right]

you were being such a brat [braty!sub!u]

anyone wanna be tagged in stuff??

[chrisdoll]

⟡ SQUIRT FOR ME ౨ৎ 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐

⤷ 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐦

⤷ 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐱, 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤, 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐬

you can't help but let out a soft moan as you lean back against the kitchen counter, the cold surface sending a delicious shiver down your spine. your heart is racing, and your chest is heaving with each labored breath you take. the dim kitchen is lit only by the moonlight streaming in through the window.

matts voice, husky and low, breaks through the charged silence that clings to the air. "you're so beautiful like this," he murmurs, his gaze locked onto yours. "tell me what you want."

you can't form words, your mind a jumbled mess of need and want, but you don't need to. your body speaks volumes, and matt listens intently. he presses a searing kiss to your neck, his lips trailing down to the hollow of your collarbone. his teeth graze the sensitive skin there, causing you to arch into him, seeking more of his touch. “w—want you so badly…” you murmur.

with deft fingers, he unbuttons your jeans, pulling them down along with your panties in one swift motion. the cool air of the kitchen hits your bare skin, making you gasp. you lift your legs, hooking them around his waist as he supports your weight with ease. the way he holds you, so sure and steady, it's as if you're weightless.

matt slides a finger inside you, and your eyes flutter shut at the sensation. he's gentle, but not hesitant. he knows exactly how to touch you, how to make you moan and writhe against him. another finger joins the first, and you can't help but rock your hips against his hand, desperate for more.

a desperate urge takes hold of you, urging you to grind down harder on his fingers, to chase the pleasure that's building inside you like a storm on the horizon. matt watches you, his eyes glinting with desire as he feels your inner walls clenching around his fingers.

"god, you're so tight," he growls, adding a third finger and curving them just so. the sensation is overwhelming, too much and not enough all at once. you cry out, the sound echoing off the kitchen walls. it's too much, but it's also not enough. you need...more.

"matt," you gasp, pleading. "i need...i need more."

matt doesn't need to be told twice. he withdraws his fingers and lines himself up at your entrance. you feel him press against you, and then with a firm thrust, he's inside you. the stretch is exquisite, filling you completely.

you wrap your arms around his neck, holding on for dear life as he starts to move. each thrust is deep and deliberate, sending waves of pleasure cascading through you. his hands are on your ass, guiding you against him, increasing the friction with each movement.

your moans turn into cries as he hits that spot inside you, the one that makes stars explode behind your eyelids. you can't catch your breath, can't think. all you can do is feel.

and then it happens. a familiar sensation. it starts low in your belly, a building pressure that threatens to explode. it's intense and overwhelming, but it feels so good.

"matt," you whisper, your voice trembling. "i...i think i'm going to..."

but before you can finish, it hits you. a gush of warmth floods your senses, and you're squirting for the first time in your life. your vision blurs, and your whole body tenses as wave after wave of pleasure crashes over you.

matt doesn't stop. he doesn't falter. instead, he groans and continues to move, his thrusts becoming more erratic as he chases his own release. he's so turned on by what's happening, by the way your body is reacting to him. his hands grip your hips tighter, his nails digging into your flesh as he loses himself in the moment.

"fuck love, that was so hot…you're amazing," he grunts, his voice laced with raw desire. "cum for me again."

his words are like magic, sparking another wave of orgasmic bliss that leaves you breathless and writhing in his arms. you're crying out his name, tears streaming down your face as the pleasure becomes too much to bear.

finally, with one last thrust, matt finds his release inside you. he's moaning your name, his body shaking as he comes undone. he buries his face in the crook of your neck, his breath hot against your skin.

as the aftershocks of your orgasms slowly fade away, you cling to matt, your heart still racing with the intensity of what just happened. the room is filled with the sounds of your heavy breathing, the smell of sex hangs heavy in the air.

matt pulls back slightly, looking down at you with a gentle smile on his face. "that was so hot," he whispers, his voice full of wonder. you nod, still trying to catch your breath. "it was," you agree, your voice hoarse.

he pulls out slowly, the loss of him inside you leaving you feeling empty and wanting more. but as he wraps his arms around you, holding you close, you know that this isn't the end. this is just the beginning.

© chrisdoll

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