Is pretense like hypocrisy?
We need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
Tag Archives: Matthew 23
How do we know we need to pay attention to Jesus?
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
“Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.” ~Wendell Berry
Jesus challenges us to live a life of faithfulness and to work for justice and mercy. Jesus uses harsh language …
“The religious elites don’t take it into their hearts and live it out in their behavior. It’s all spit-and-polish veneer.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus has a real thing about hypocrisy. His frequent target are the religious leaders. In Matthew …
Why is Jesus angry and indignant? What upsets Him so much?
Attempts to prevent access to Yeshua [Jesus] generates anger Jesus gets angry. Jesus gets indignant. Jesus is not Mr. Rogers …
Is justice important to Jesus?
How is God’s justice declared? Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
Is justice one of God’s attributes?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Are you a servant-leader?
There is a lot being said, by “leaders”, about being servant leaders. I have a friend that has written a …
Do we have any idea how silly we look, writing a life story that’s wrong from start to finish, nitpicking over commas and semicolons?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
What does Jesus think about servant-leaders? Is that what we are called to be?
Jesus isn’t enamored with our being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on us to be a servant or a …
Danger! Warning! Is our legalism causing us to be religious frauds?
Jesus has the number of the religious elites. They are constantly trying to trap him. They are constantly trying to …
What is the Religion of Secular Humanism and Atheists all about? Will they persecute us?
There is no doubt that persecution is a stark reality of living for a disciple of Jesus. For a disciple …
Is God fair and just? How do we know?
Is God fair? Yes. God’s justice is without any partiality. I can trust God completely. Being just Himself, God calls …
Is God’s justice impartial? Is it social justice?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
February 1, 1960 — A movement for justice started at Woolworth’s in Greensboro, N.C.
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and you have neglected the weightier …
“You serpents, you generation of vipers, how can you escape the damnation of hell?” ~Jesus
“Woe unto you”. Seven times in Matthew 23 Jesus the Messiah say these words to the religious elites of that …
“But woe unto you, religious elites (scribes and Pharisees), hypocrites! You shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer you them that are entering to go in.” ~Jesus
I am going to pay attention. Jesus is talking to me. I must learn. This is critical in my life. …
“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. I am to be a servant. Jesus shows me the way. Jesus made himself a slave of …
Pretense — Is it practiced by people in their approach to God?
I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …
Woe — What does it mean and why does Jesus use it so much?
When we see the word WOE in the scripture, particularly when Jesus uses it, we know we better pay attention. …
“My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
Is justice a quality displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s life? Absolutely. God is God. God has given Jesus, His Son, the …
“Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, the Messiah.” ~Jesus
Jesus isn’t enamored with my being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on me to be a servant or a …
“You have neglected the more important matters of the law — justice, mercy and faithfulness.” ~Jesus
How is God’s justice declared? Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
Justice — A Quality Displayed in Jesus the Messiah’s Life
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
What does Jesus think of being a “servant leader”? Hint: Can you say “Argle Bargle”?
There is a lot being said, by “leaders”, about being servant leaders. I have a friend that has written a …
“You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what’s behind the appearance.” ~Jesus
Am I a master at making myself look good? What Jesus has to say to the religious elites (aka Pharisees) …
Jesus is the Messiah — Are you sure it isn’t Mr. Christ?
We hear Jesus Christ all the time. Sometimes it is even said in a profane way. So, is it the …
Hypocrisy — Its Expression through Insincere Motives
Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …
Is God’s justice impartial?
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
“If any of you are embarrassed over me and the way I’m leading you when you get around your fickle and unfocused friends, know that you’ll be an even greater embarrassment to the Son of Man when he arrives in all the splendor of God” ~Jesus
So now we are down to the real issue. Jesus has laid out the case for what it takes to …
“Religious leaders talk a good line, but they don’t live it.” ~Jesus
“Now Jesus turned to address his disciples, along with the crowd that had gathered with them. “The religion scholars [Scribes …
“Don’t set people up as experts over your life, letting them tell you what to do. Save that authority for God; let him tell you what to do.” ~Jesus
Jesus takes off after the religious leaders and scholars. He does it all the time. I think he wants me …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 