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Watch your step because everyone else does…

Watch your step because everyone else does…

Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. But He answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? For God commanded, saying, Honor thy father and mother: and, He that curses father or mother, let him die the death. But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou might be profited by me; And honor not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honors 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...Matthew 15:1-9.


How much respect do you have for your mom and dad…the way I understand this passage…is they took care of you when you were in need and diapers…you take of them in diapers when they are need. People in Jesus day…were giving money to the temple instead of taking care of their mom or dad. They were saying it is a tithe to God I have no money to help you mom or dad. Jesus disciples were questioned if they follow the teachings of men…Jesus responded with pointing out their teaching does not even take care of their mom and dad first. Honoring our mom and dad is one of the Ten Commandments…which for a Jew was the minimum requirements for eternal life. These religious people were not even keeping the commandment to honor their mom and dad and were look at how much money we gave God attitude. As if a man could give anything other than obedience of heart mind souls spirit and strength. They were all talk but had no real walk with God…they profited in religion not in relationship with God.

 

Prayer

Father may we major in the major and minor in the minor things of You…please meet our soul’s deepest needs for forgiveness…mercy…and love in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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Can you walk on water…Jesus and Peter did.

Can you walk on water…Jesus and Peter did.

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea…

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spoke unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid…

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

…And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God...Matthew 14:24-33.

 

What if you were Peter…would you walk on the sea or never get out of the boat.

How many of us have the faith of Peter…would you have gotten out of the boat and believed you too could walk on the water…and when did he begin to sink…when he looked around and thought this is impossible…or as Jesus said why did you doubt? How can doing the impossible be stopped…it was stopped by Peter when he doubted he could walk on the water. The only way I have ever walked on water was when it was frozen.


Jesus can calm the seas in your life…Jesus can walk on water…and pull you out. Jesus is God…do you have any battles you are facing where you need Jesus to intervene walking on the water of the sea…I do.

 

Prayer

Father please help us in our stormy seas…please make a way where there is no way…please heal what can be healed and meet our soul’s deepest needs…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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The parable of the tares and wheat…useless fruit and good fruit in the field of mankind.

The parable of the tares and wheat…useless fruit and good fruit in the field of mankind.

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed (seeds of truth) in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares (seeds of false) among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit (good deeds through good teaching), then appeared the tares (useless deeds through false teaching) also. So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed (the truth) in thy field? from whence then hath it tares (falsehoods)? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this…

…The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares (false teaching in the church…the field is mankind), ye root up also the wheat (good deeds) with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares (useless deeds through opinions and false ideas), and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat (good deeds) into my barn (the kingdom before Jesus finally returns in Judgment)...Matthew 13:24-30.

 

How many ideas are out there even in the church that are false…like you have to tithe or give 10%...there is no commandment which says give 10% in the New Testament of Christ. Many believe the false teaching that they have to…How many teach baptism is necessary for salvation…how many congregations do not take the Lord’s supper every Sunday…Use improper worship methods…etc. How many claim to be apostles and to do their will…or elders…or bishops…etc.

 

We must have a thus it is written for everything we do not the preacher says so. We got to have bible…the word of God as our source of truth not a person or a false book. The opinions of man add to God’s word…for it is written to give as we have been prospered (1 Cor 16:2) not to give 10%...but many do give 10%. It is not a sin to give this amount but God does not require it. Opinions add to the word of God or they take away from the word of God…we must have thus it is written for the bible we teach. For it is written in Revelation…For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book...Revelation 22:18-19

 

Prayer

Father please help us realize anything we teach which is adding to your word or taking away from which you commanded so we may have a thus it is written in the Holy Bible of Truth…and forgive us in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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