TITLE

PHARISEES OR FAITH

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 6:5-6

WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN ARE YOU?

In Mathew there are three times the pharisees attempted to trap Jesus with his words, they wanted to use the scriptures to test if he really was who people said he was. Blinded by legalization they failed to see he was the greatest to ever walk this earth, our Messiah. As Christians we read these stories in complete disbelief how could they miss it? How could they miss exactly who Jesus is? He fulfilled the law and provided miracles that no one other than Yahweh could, but Christians continue to do this today. Can you count the times you have surrounded yourself with another believer waiting for them to slip their tongue just to correct them so you can share how sinful it is all while knowing your sin is hidden? Or tell them a Bible verse they interpreted is wrong, not because you wanted to give them knowledge but because it feeds your ego? Taking in the feeling that you must be the one who understands the Bible the best from your community; gloating. Following Christ has turned many believers into egotistic know it alls. No one can correct them, teach them and lead them. There is always a reason why someone isn’t qualified enough for them to submit under them. What could this person younger than me teach me? What could this new member of the church tell me that is don’t already know? Well for starters humility, brothers and sister we must submit our pride and egos to each other. There is no room for Jesus when our hearts are filled with worldly emotions. Don’t surround yourself with sinners only for the pleasure of correction, but to be a light and pray for breakthrough. Jesus himself didn’t come to condemn the world but to save it, our requirement is the same. We must chase away the things of darkness in the world with HIS light, remember he lives in you and when you do works for the feeling of satisfaction then you have lost the vision of Jesus. The measure you use to judge those, you will be judge with. Many of us relate more to the pharisees than we care to admit, but if we humble ourselves we can admit it to the Father and repent for having blinders on.

FAITH SCRIPTURE

MATTHEW 22:15

The Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words.

Matthew 22:16
And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone’s opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances.

PRAYER TO SPEAK

Lord help me to not get caught up in my own flesh, feeding my selfish ambitions and emotions. Fill me with kindness and humility to see everyone as you do, I want The Holy Spirit to reflect outward and not my own ego. Help me to leave it behind and fix my eyes on the treasures of heaven and not the validation this world brings. It’s temporary and won’t last keep that at the forefront of my mind every every time someone says words that feed my ego. Help me to surrender all these ways of the world Lord.

In Jesus name

Amen.

WORSHIP SONG

PRAYER OVER YOU

Breakthrough is coming over you, may you be moved to allow the Holy Spirit to remove all things of this world that you have adsorbed and replace it with the heart of Jesus. Give them eyes that see more than just what our eyes can see but give them spiritual eyes to see the hearts of those around them, put them into the hands of empathy and serving hearts. Make conviction a part of their day when they stumble and then cover them in your grace and mercy Lord.