They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity - 'for people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.'

I see God moving across the deserts from Mount Sinai. His brilliant splendor fills the earth and sky; his glory fills the heavens, and the earth is full of his praise!. What a wonderful God he is!. From his hands flash rays of brilliant light. He rejoices in his awesome power. Pestilence marches before him; plague follows close behind. He stops; he stands still for a moment, gazing at the earth. Then he shakes the nations, scattering the everlasting mountains and leveling the hills. His power is just the same as always.

"If I can?" Jesus asked. "Anything is possible if you have faith. "

Because God does not punish sinners instantly, people feel it is safe to do wrong. But though a mans sins a hundred times and still lives, I know very well that those who fear God will be better off, unike the wicked who will not live long, good lives - their days shall pass away as quickly as shadows because they don't fear God.

"Humble men are very fortunate" he told them. "for the kingdom of Heaven is given to them. Those who mourn are fortunate for they shall be comforted. The meek and lowly are fortunate, for the whole wide world belongs to them. Happy are those who long to be just and good, for they shall be completely satisfied. Happy are the kind and merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Happy are those whose hearts are pure, for they shall see God. Happy are those who strive for peace - they shall be called the sons of God. Happy are those who are persecuted because they are good, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. When you are reviled and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers - wonderful. Be happy about it. Be very glad for a tremendous reward awaits you up in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted too. You are the world's seasoning to make it tolerable. If you lose your flavour what will happen to the world? And you yourselves will be thrown out and trampled

24 Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later. 25 In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.