The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and scoffing at Him.
Luke 16:14
How could the Pharisees reconcile their love of money with a love for God? They didn’t reconcile it, they equated it. In the mind of a good Pharisee, money was a signof God’s approval and blessing. Pharisees revelled in enjoying money because they saw it as evidence of their holiness.
The Pharisees scoffed because Jesus was not rich, nor did He value money the way they did. This is one of the key reasons that they rejected His message. They could not see their King in this man who did not understand the truth about money.
Heavenly Father, thank You for clarity. Only when we gaze upon Christ and see Him as He is do we begin to understand the realities of life. When we get a sense of the absolute and objective horrible nature of our sin, we begin to understand the breadth and height of the light and love You shed abroad by Christ. The wave of mercy and grace overcomes our pride and brings us to a profound humility. Oh to be like Christ! That is all that we need hope for. He is sufficient. Father, You are the Glorious One. I will love and praise You forever! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.