DON'T BE A PHARISEE
Devotional Daily
Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the
works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in
Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the
works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be
justified.
DON'T BE A PHARISEE
Who were the Pharisees? They were
people who attended Church regularly. They tithed, and Jesus praised them for
their faithfulness in tithing. They prayed, and they fasted, and they fulfilled
all religious ritual. And yet, they were not content, for their godliness was
no more than a pretence.
Godliness can be mimicked for
sure. Jesus condemned the Pharisees as hypocrites. Why was the righteousness of
the Pharisees condemned by Jesus? Because they sought their
righteousness apart from God.
Dear friends, please remember
that Righteousness begins with GOD. Only God can make someone
righteous.
So many people try to be godly by
living their lives by the law. That is very wrong. You need to call on the same
God Who created the universe. You need to believe His promise, and call upon
the Name of Jesus Christ for salvation.
The Pharisees sought salvation apart
from Christ. They seek righteousness through their own efforts. You cannot
make yourselves righteous- but you can call upon God Who will make you like
Him. The day that you bend your knee to Jesus Christ and, recognizing Him as
both Lord and Savior, is the day you will be
saved. God Who looks at the heart
responds to the sincere call by moving on the life of the believer.