Why does Jesus the Messiah question the religious elites?
Jesus had lots of questions for the religious elites of his day. He pressed them and would not let them …
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 …