Luke 11
Summary
If I were to put a title to this summary it might be something like Jesus Faces His Critics.
After the initial passage where Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray and that we should ask God for what we need, Jesus goes on to deal with those that are critical of his good deeds.
When Jesus casts out demons they say he does it by demonic power. Jesus sets them straight on that and gives them some other good lessons as well. Jesus chastises them for following the letter of The Law but neglecting justice and love. He warns them that doing so is not what God intended or desires of us. When criticized, the Pharisees seek to destroy him.
My take away
People haven't changed much in 2000 years.
When criticized, we still get defensive about our beliefs and go on the attack against anything or anyone that questions us. What could have happened if they would have listened to Jesus and examined both what he said and how they acted?
Is it possible that what we believe is wrong?
Even if what we believe is right, do our actions truly reflect that?
The Pharisees had become so enamored with The Law that it became the object of their worship in place of God. Have we done something similar?
How does grace/mercy/love show in what we say and do?
The prophet Micah says that we should act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God.
How's that working for you?
John <><
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