Scripture: Mat 15:7 - 9 [Ye] hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.
Observation: Jesus is quoting from Isaiah 29:14 which is a prophesy for Jerusalem, which is where Jesus is speaking. We have to ask our selves, if we are not doing the same thing that the religious leaders of Jerusalem did?
Application: Teachers of the word of God, need to make sure we don't teach our Government's laws, and our social norms as the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is a very difficult thing, because we are so heavily influenced by our culture and the people in our lives. We need to have relationship with them, but we must also keep our minds clear that the Word of God is true.
Prayer: Thank you Jesus for your Word. Let us stand firm on your word and be grounded in it. Let us live our lives in such a way as to glorify you our King.
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