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A Cornerstone for all of us
Jesus knew the thinking of the religious around him. They did not want to give up what they had: respect, honor, enormous wealth, to serve the King of Kings. The same spirit that was on these men was the same spirit on their ancestors when they killed the first messengers, the OT prophets they now respected.
Jesus spoke against the Pharisees and other teachers of the Law more than the Godless movements swirling around him at the time combined: The houses of prostitution, the idolatry and cruelty of the Romans, the greed of the tax collectors, etc.
Because they were going to reject Jesus, and have him killed, God would later destroy their soon-to-be-unneeded sacrificial system through the destruction of the temple in AD 70. Because Jesus was rejected and killed, however, we have a chance at righteousness. The Cornerstone became accessible to all of us!
Even with the Cornerstone, however, we still have to fight the religious spirits: the spirits of pride, envy, selfish ambition, and greed. Historical example: the same Church that burned Joan of Arc as a witch made her a saint centuries later.
Thank God for Jesus, who gives us the Victory over every spirit.
Devin – those are tough questions. I would hope that when I come across a Christian person or movement that I don’t understand, I would take the time to ask questions rather than dismiss it. There might be something that I could learn. I have to say that prideful religious attitudes upsets me more than overt sin. I think that we can overcome sin but it is hard to change someone’s attitude. Finally, how to keep humble. This week I have been trying to keep things simple. Breathing, in and out, in itself is a blessing. I am nothing without God, I can do nothing. With that in mind, it is easier not ot get carried away in “me”. Not to say that it is a cake walk to stay in that frame of mind but the more I do it, the more I want to do it and the easier it is.
thanks for the sermon help!!!!
Leave it to Devin