Matthew 15:14
When Jesus says here to ‘let them alone,’ he is not saying that their false teaching should not be resisted, but that the disciples should give up trying to reconcile them with Christ. The Greek literally reads, ‘give them up,’ don’t try to follow their logic any longer. The disciples, being Jews themselves, wanted to see the Jewish leaders embrace Christ as they had. The thought that this would ultimately happen, and that Jesus would be setting up his kingdom on the earth at that time.
However, what Jesus was saying had already been revealed in the prophets. Jesus came to the Jews to find their religious system strong in appearance, but spiritually in a real mess. He is warning his disciples not to trust to the teachers of the Jews to figure out the Truth. Being blind guides, they would lead others astray.
Bible Reading: Psalms 11:1-18:50
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:22 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.“
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us the Truth. Though You tell us to love all, You do warn us about false teachers. Thank You for giving us the perfect standard of Your Word. It keeps us from having to trust human teachers to sort out the truth for us. You always know just what we need. Thank you for Your merciful provision. Your greatest blessing, Jesus, is and endless comfort to my heart. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for an older couple with health concerns. Pray for a woman with chronic health problems. Pray for a man who may have cancer.
Journal Entry #13269