In this passage of scripture, Jesus was admonishing the scribes and Pharisees. Though they were the religious and moral leaders of the Hebrews in the first century, they themselves were not living up to the standards they so onerously placed on God's people. They took God's law and added their own interpretation, requiring much more of man than God intended. In short, they neglected the spirit of the law in favor of the letter of the law. Even so, they were not keeping the law of which they were keepers.
Beloved, I wonder if that sounds like us today. Among the people of God, how many of us can be found saying one thing but doing something altogether different outside of the worship service and other Christian gatherings? How many of us are pious in the assembly but partying among friends. Do we criticize the drunkards yet imbibe ourselves? These questions are better asked directly from the scriptures:
- "You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that one shall not steal, do you steal? You who say that one should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? You who boast in the Law, through your breaking the Law, do you dishonor God?" Rom 2:21-23
We must live our lives according to the Christianity we profess. When we fail in this area, it is we who cause the name of God to be reviled and blasphemed by non believers. This is the exact opposite of our purpose for living.
In Revival,
Lee
1 comment:
Before Completely reading the post, the thought came to mind that people forget, often worrying about what other see and how others view them. They clean up to appear that they are living right and/or doing the right things especially those that are disciples and teaching and preaching the word. They forgot that God sees all and knows all and that is who we need to impress not people. He is the one concern about the inside man not the outside. Then to read that you completed your thought stating the same thing. We have to live the life daily. Even if we stumble and fall, we should not be concerned about what people think and making it right before the people. We have to get up go before the Father get it right and live on! People can keep you bound to things that you have been released from by God. You must Walk the Talk and make sure ultimately God is pleased not people. How do we know God is please? Just follow HIS WORD!
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