Monday, April 9, 2018

A painful, indicting verse

In Luke 6:46 (KJV), Jesus poses a question that should make us feel shame and guilt. That verse reads,
Why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
Note that this verse is directed at people who call out to him -- that is, people who pray! This is an uncomfortable verse, and one that calls for much painful reflection. It's a verse that harkens back to the topic of praying without blemish.

Most importantly, this is a verse that should humble us, and make us realize our dependency on God's righteousness, rather than our own perceived righteousness.

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