Posts with the tag “hypocrisy”

Day 54: March 21
by Randy Eliason on March 21st, 2024
It is possible to be orthodox in our beliefs about God and be diligently engaged in religious practices, spiritual disciplines, and moral behaviors without being a true Christian.  Read More
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Day 29: February 25
by Randy Eliason on February 25th, 2024
This passage deals with the Pharisees' attempts to exploit the law in order to charge Jesus with sin. Jesus exposed the shameful and despicable manner in which they perverted the heart of the Sabbath commandment by turning it into a vehicle of oppression rather than as a blessing to God’s people.  Read More
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Day 17: February 13
by Jongseung Park on February 13th, 2024
In today's scripture, Jesus challenges my understanding of faith. He urges me to move beyond mere words and rituals, and instead embody our faith through actions that align with God's will.  Read More
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Day 14: February 10
by Jongseung Park on February 10th, 2024
Jesus doesn't want us to judge others harshly for their problems or sins. That doesn't mean we shouldn't discern right from wrong. In other passages, Jesus encourages us to have good discernment.   Read More
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Day 11: February 7
by Ilona Mifflin on February 7th, 2024
Matthew begins with a serious warning: Beware. Watch out. Don’t perform your righteousness for an audience of people. Three examples of fake righteousness follow, all with the same structure...   Read More
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Day 4: January 31
by Ilona Mifflin on January 31st, 2024
Unlike Jesus, John the Baptist suddenly appears with no backstory, no history, no lineage. He has a simple, powerful message: Repent because a divine kingdom is immanent.   Read More
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