Lent 2014 day 28 by ric gustafson
Luke 11:42- ' How horrible for you Pharisees you give a tenth of your mint, rue and garden herbs of all kinds while neglecting justice and love for God'.
A popular image of Jesus from Sunday school is a man of gentleness and lots of patience. But he could also get upset by religious hypocrisy. Jesus could not tolerate people mistreating others in the name of God. He was happy to talk to unbelievers, pagans even Samaritans. But he got upset at those who took faith without allowing God to change their hearts.
Jesus accused the Pharisees of paying attention to insignificant religious laws without reflecting on the foundation of faith. He also accused them of using religion for status. Lastly, he accused them of thwarting other people's faith by being bad examples.
I pray that Jesus will save me from hypocritical faith and will open my eyes.
research help: ' The Sanctuary For Lent' by Sue Mink
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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