Today’s Thought “Evasiveness” G. Ward

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t practice what they teach. They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden.” Matthew 23:1-4

We’re quickly approaching holiday mania; when Americans (primarily) will spend astronomical amounts of money on regalia of all kinds seeking to gather those they love. Like many of you I believe the plans obscure the meaning. The essence of family and friends gathering however is yet comforting. The peace it promotes is strongly anticipated for those exposed to the swiftness that life may present. At the same time I’m wondering if we’re prepared for the contentiousness that will raise its ugly head among those same family and friends who are bombarded with evil politics and controversial religious practices of today? Although interesting, both are argumentative; and when differences occur (and they will), debate unleashes un-reconciliation and dubious confrontation.

As believers we must recognize that the Savior endeavored these types of gatherings never to avoid varied subject matter, but was prepared to render the best verdict from what Final Authority said. Before all the gatherings, cram for the test (cf. 2 Ti. 2:15, 1 Pe.3:15), so as to be prepared in the same…

Happy Friday!