Matthew 5:13-16 – How Are You Using Your Influence?

sermon on the mount

By now most of you know that I appreciate the cartoon strip “Peanuts” created by the late Charles Shultz.

I remember one strip that featured Peppermint Patty and Charlie Brown having a conversation.  You may recall that Peppermint Patty was one of the characters in the Peanuts family who always seemed to treat Charlie Brown (or Chuck as she called him) well.

This particular strip showed the two walking home from school.  PP says to Charlie Brown, “Guess what Chuck?  The 1st day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office.  And it was your fault Chuck.”

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