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Matthew 23: 2-8
"The Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses
seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to
observe, that observe and do, but do not do
according to their works; for they say and
and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens
hard to bear and lay them on men's shoul-
ders; but they will not move them with one
of their fingers. But all of their works they
do to be seen by men. They make their phy-
lacteries broad and enlarge the borders of
their garments. They love the best places at
feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, gre-
tings in the market places and to be called
'Rabbi, Rabbi.' But you, do not be called
'Rabbi,' for one is your teacher, the Christ
and you are all brethren."
The Lord taught his disciples to respect their leaders in
Judaism, and warned against (1.) Oppression of those in
your charge. (2.) The dangers of doing "good works" for
show, and (3.) Seeking recognition or status.The Scribes,
Pharisees and Saducees were flagrant in their violation
of these principles; with you and me, it's subtle. Just as
Jesus taught; Matthew 6: 1-6 to do good in secret, give in
secret and to pray in secret. He is consistent when warning
his disciples against the pride and hypocrisy of these "lea-
ders." (Matthew 6: 1-6) In Matthew 5: 20 He states openly;
"For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds
the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by
no means enter the Kingdom of Heaven."
Consider the possibility of you or I having a smug
or "Self-righteous" attitude as we do good deeds, give
to the cause of Christ or pray faithfully. There is little
difference in doing these things for show or doing
them that we might be self-satisfied. Our motivation
for doing good deeds, (works) prayer and fasting, and
making an offering above the tithe first, because our
Lord taught us these things. The second reason; His
love for us and our subsequent love and care for
others. There is promise of blessing from the Lord. If
we believe Scripture, we are aware of the blessing of
the Lord being on those who obey and there is no
blessing promised to those of us who fail to obey.
Who is there among us that does not have a desire for
the blessing of the Lord Christ on his or her life?
http://biblicalclarity-don.blogspot.com/2013/05/and-thy-father-which-seeth-in-secret.html
So, in addition to denying ourselves that we may have
to give to others, doing good deeds and prayer, we're
led to communicate this good news of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ in it's fullness, to those around us and
eventually, to all people around the world.
Our Lord gave the model prayer to his disciples, as
recorded by Matthew in chapter 6, verses 9 through
13, he added remarks that are constantly with me.
Every time we pray, and consider this model prayer,
"The Lord's Prayer" the next two verses that refer
to verse 12; "And forgive our debts, trespasses, as we
forgive our debtors... "those that trespass against us."
Below in verses 14 and 15 of this same chapter, state
the following:
"For if you forgive men their trespasses,
your heavenly Father will also forgive
you. But if you do not forgive men their
trespasses, neither will your Father for-
give your trespasses."
What kind of burden to forgive does these words
place upon us as we deal with the Lord in reconciling
our own sin and disobedience? The passage means
just what it says," ...if you do not forgive men their
trespasses, neither will you Father forgive your tres-
passes." Who could stand if the Lord God were to
reckon our sins against us? (Serious business)
In these verses you will notice the word "trespasses"
is used and not the word "debts" as in the body of
the "Model Prayer," or "Lord's Prayer."
(New King James Version) donporter 12.14.13
http://noglobaltaxes.org/ck11.30.11.html
Matthew 23: 2-8
"The Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses
seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to
observe, that observe and do, but do not do
according to their works; for they say and
and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens
hard to bear and lay them on men's shoul-
ders; but they will not move them with one
of their fingers. But all of their works they
do to be seen by men. They make their phy-
lacteries broad and enlarge the borders of
their garments. They love the best places at
feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, gre-
tings in the market places and to be called
'Rabbi, Rabbi.' But you, do not be called
'Rabbi,' for one is your teacher, the Christ
and you are all brethren."
The Lord taught his disciples to respect their leaders in
Judaism, and warned against (1.) Oppression of those in
your charge. (2.) The dangers of doing "good works" for
show, and (3.) Seeking recognition or status.The Scribes,
Pharisees and Saducees were flagrant in their violation
of these principles; with you and me, it's subtle. Just as
Jesus taught; Matthew 6: 1-6 to do good in secret, give in
secret and to pray in secret. He is consistent when warning
his disciples against the pride and hypocrisy of these "lea-
ders." (Matthew 6: 1-6) In Matthew 5: 20 He states openly;
"For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds
the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by
no means enter the Kingdom of Heaven."
Consider the possibility of you or I having a smug
or "Self-righteous" attitude as we do good deeds, give
to the cause of Christ or pray faithfully. There is little
difference in doing these things for show or doing
them that we might be self-satisfied. Our motivation
for doing good deeds, (works) prayer and fasting, and
making an offering above the tithe first, because our
Lord taught us these things. The second reason; His
love for us and our subsequent love and care for
others. There is promise of blessing from the Lord. If
we believe Scripture, we are aware of the blessing of
the Lord being on those who obey and there is no
blessing promised to those of us who fail to obey.
Who is there among us that does not have a desire for
the blessing of the Lord Christ on his or her life?
http://biblicalclarity-don.blogspot.com/2013/05/and-thy-father-which-seeth-in-secret.html
So, in addition to denying ourselves that we may have
to give to others, doing good deeds and prayer, we're
led to communicate this good news of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ in it's fullness, to those around us and
eventually, to all people around the world.
Our Lord gave the model prayer to his disciples, as
recorded by Matthew in chapter 6, verses 9 through
13, he added remarks that are constantly with me.
Every time we pray, and consider this model prayer,
"The Lord's Prayer" the next two verses that refer
to verse 12; "And forgive our debts, trespasses, as we
forgive our debtors... "those that trespass against us."
Below in verses 14 and 15 of this same chapter, state
the following:
"For if you forgive men their trespasses,
your heavenly Father will also forgive
you. But if you do not forgive men their
trespasses, neither will your Father for-
give your trespasses."
What kind of burden to forgive does these words
place upon us as we deal with the Lord in reconciling
our own sin and disobedience? The passage means
just what it says," ...if you do not forgive men their
trespasses, neither will you Father forgive your tres-
passes." Who could stand if the Lord God were to
reckon our sins against us? (Serious business)
In these verses you will notice the word "trespasses"
is used and not the word "debts" as in the body of
the "Model Prayer," or "Lord's Prayer."
(New King James Version) donporter 12.14.13
http://noglobaltaxes.org/ck11.30.11.html
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