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Daily Bread — Standards
Daily Bread offers a short reflection on today’s EFKS reading, sharing gentle encouragement to carry God’s word into everyday life for quiet daily devotion.
FAITH & DEVOTIONSDAILY BREADEFKS
1/15/20261 min read
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:17–26
(EFKS Tusi Faitau Aso)
“Be reconciled to thy brother.”
(Matthew 5:24, KJV)
This week’s EFKS theme:
The Gospel of Matthew: Christ’s Ministry Begins
A Thought for Today
Jesus speaks about God’s standards, not as rules to be followed outwardly, but as a way of life shaped from the heart.
Faith is not measured only by actions, but by intention and attitude.
What This Means for Us Today
Jesus calls His followers to a deeper righteousness — one that values reconciliation, honesty, and love over appearances. Obedience is not about doing the bare minimum, but about allowing God to shape our hearts.
God’s standards are not meant to burden us, but to lead us toward peace and right relationships.
Carry This With You
Seek peace and reconciliation today.
God’s standards guide us toward wholeness and grace.
A Simple Prayer
God, shape our hearts according to Your ways.
Help us to seek peace,
and to live with integrity and love.
Amen.
Today’s Invitation
Take a moment today to reflect on your relationships, and ask God to guide you toward reconciliation, humility, and faithfulness.
— Alofa Tunoa
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