Friday, November 21, 2008

Grace for your spirit November 21, 2008

Therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them. Matthew 23:3

Have you ever heard anyone say to their children, "Do what I say, not what I do!!" How does that usually work for them? They lose respect for their parents, and usually end up follow their examples, not their words. The same is true in spiritual leading. When Jesus came to the earth, the religions leaders he met were the Pharisees. They said, but did not do. Jesus gave everyone a warning about them. Just because they had the titles, and the books of Law, didn’t mean they were good examples. What would Jesus say about our lives before others. "Do not live like they do?" We may have the truth, and know the truth, but living the truth is a must for a disciple of Christ.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23

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