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SAA Notes
It is a real problem in our hearts, that we are often more upset over lack of hygiene here on earth, yet unconcerned with unclean thoughts, lives and hearts before God. Let us grieve when our loved ones walk away from Jesus the Son of God – and hang onto Jesus in prayer.
SJA Notes
* God Above, Your word is our light and roadmap and truth. Please teach us today.
“Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”
Jesus lays a powerful conviction on us here.
Do we elevate our own rules into doctrine, to be at the same level as God’s commands?
We read in this passage that the Pharisees warped the commandment of God into a law of man that brought them benefit and power while removing God’s call to obedience and love.
Do we do this today?
In our local churches, in our denominations, in our friend and family groups, family groups and any other segments of God’s people – We might hold things that seem spiritual but are in fact man-made and detrimental to our spiritual growth.
How can we judge between things, how can we make a distinction in our minds?
Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 3,
“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
It is God’s word that opens our eyes, shines a light, gives us what we need to understand.
It is God’s word that tells us and shows us what God’s commands for us are.
It is God’s word that is the only mirror that will always tell us the truth of the matter.
It is God’s word that points us to Jesus, God’s word become flesh, the Holy God become man.
Hallelujah, what a God we have!
* Dear Father God in Heaven,
Please write Your word on our hearts, teach us Your statutes, let Your testaments ring in our ears.
That You would be glorified (not us).
That Your will would be done (not ours).
Amen.