Matthew 25:43
For many even now Christianity is seen as something that Jesus teaches us how to do. In other words, He is an example and teacher only. He shows us how to live right. Though all of this is true, it is only partly true. Jesus is the very person of salvation. Christianity is not simply following His pattern. It is knowing and serving Him personally. We are His servants, obeying His will. We cannot simply learn from him how to be good and then move on in our own strength. But, this is exactly the picture of Christianity that people have today. They attempt to separate the principles of Christ from the person of Christ. This one simply cannot do. When it is attempted, the true teaching of the Lord is lost in the process. All that is left is man’s imitation of Christ’s righteousness. This is why these people in this judgement will fail to minister to Christ. They will be doing ‘good’ in man’s eyes, but will fail to do the will of Christ.
Bible Reading: Jeremiah 10:1-13:27
Scripture Memory: James 4:9 “Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, may we never be found to simply imitate Christ. We must depend upon Him completely. He must be our Master. He must control every aspect of who we are. There must be a personal connection between us and Him. May we always lift His name high. Jesus is our Savior. He is the Lord of our lives. He is the Master of our future. He is our hope. He is our truth. We dare not try to define good, or perform it, without full reliance on Him. It is when we try to be good and right without the Holy Spirit that we get into trouble. We must live in the Spirit! We dare not try to be good in the flesh. Thank You for Your grace in our lives in that You make it possible for us to live right through Christ. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman recovering from heart surgery. Pray for a man with financial woes.
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