Are there things in our spiritual life we avoid looking at too closely?
There are things in our spiritual life we avoid looking at too closely. What about our lust? What about our …
There are things in our spiritual life we avoid looking at too closely. What about our lust? What about our …
Jesus had lots of questions for the religious elites of his day. He pressed them and would not let them …
How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …
The main thing about the main thing: There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It …
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure …
Hypocrisy is pretense to being what one really is not, especially the pretense of being a better person than one …
Jesus challenges us to be the real deal. Nothing worse, in God’s world, than faking it. May I be genuine …
Here is something for me to assess. Am I being pretentious? Am I pretending and showing off what I have …
Think about it. What if Jesus was pastor of our church. Would we go? The sad thing it is we …
Accusing Jesus the Messiah of being demon-possessed: Now this is bold. This took some chutzpah. The Pharisees (religious elites) were mostly …
Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. Our contempt allows us to ignore …
Jesus is talking to religious people. That could be us. Jesus challenges us to really understand what God is saying and …
Jesus can be very straightforward and direct. His suggestion on criticizing and judging others is to not do it if we …
Jesus is clear. Jesus hates hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …
Jesus challenges us to stop acting. And, He is serious. He means it. Jesus can’t stand hypocrisy. How many times …
Jesus warns me about hypocrisy. It is a serious problem. Being a religious elite leads to all kinds of errors. …
Gentleness is a strength. It is highly desirable, and Jesus shows us the way by His own gentleness. Jesus challenges …
Hatred is a strong negative reaction; a feeling toward someone considered an enemy, possibly indicating volatile hostility. I am not …
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing …
I have to be careful. My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen, and I constantly …
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
I am clear on the first part of this in the Jesus Manifesto. I’ve written on it. We’ve all heard …
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by …
I must change my mind (aka repent). My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen and …
I need to be careful. There is a slippery slope where being a religious zealot moves quietly into religious rule …
The wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness. There are atheists, God-deniers and God-haters who suppress the truth. …
Peter challenges me to follow the example of Jesus. Peter knows. Peter learned directly from our Master Jesus. Jesus has …
There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It still continues among believers today. I need …
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …
Am I a master at making myself look good? What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …
Jesus famously said “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …
Jesus is clear. Jesus hates hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …
Jesus is clear that we should not worry about the speck in brothers eye when we have a plank in …
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …