Bible Reading: Matthew 23:3,13-29
Key Verse: Verse 3 - “All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.”
Key Words: for they say, and do not
In our Scripture readings for today, you find the word woe eight times. Out of those eight woe’s you find six acts of self-righteous hypocrisy:
- verse 14: self-righteous prayer,
- verse 15: self-righteous soul-winning,
- verse 16: self-righteous words,
- verse 23: self-righteous giving,
- verses 25-27: self-righteous cleanliness, and
- verse 29: self-righteous works.
The fruit of self-righteous service always ends with emptiness.
Self-righteousness comes through human effort. True service comes from a relationship with the divine Other deep inside.
Self-righteous service is impressed with the “big deal.” True service finds it almost impossible to distinguish the small from the large service.
Self-righteous service requires external rewards. True service rests contented in hiddenness.
Self-righteous service is highly concerned about results. True service is free of the need to calculate results.
Self-righteous service picks and chooses whom to serve. True service is indiscriminate in its ministry.
Self-righteous service is affected by moods and whims. True service ministers simply and faithfully because there is a need.
Self-righteous service is temporary. True service is a life-style.
I trust today that your service is a righteous God-honoring service.
Dr. Mike Rouse
What to do:
✞Ask God to reveal to you all of your unrighteous service.
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