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So you done someone dirty? Then go and make it clean…

So you done someone dirty? Then go and make it clean…

Are you reconciled with fellow man and God…yes or no?

We are told to reconcile with a brother or sister whom we know we have done wrong or they could accuse of wrong…listen to what Jesus said…

If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother hath aught (reason to accuse you of wrong doing) against you, leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way, first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift...Matthew 5:23-24.

 

So you done someone dirty? Then go and make it clean. You stole then restore or offer a sincere apology perhaps they will forgive. Do not even go to church because your offering will not be received until you do in the eyes of God. Word to the wise…be prayful…prepare for the opportunity even if you have to make one…God will provide a way to reconcile. Remember you are in the wrong and they are the better person for forgiving and reconciling. Perhaps if they are a Christian read them this verse and say what can I do to make it right with you? The explain the circumstance to them how you want to be right with them and God.

 

Then after you have righted your wrongs go to church and offer your sacrifice of praise or thanksgiving and anything else you desire because you did the will of the Father. Seek forgiveness…seek restoration…be humble and kind while doing this deed of reconciliation.

 

And one said unto him, Behold, Your mother and Your brethren stand without, seeking to speak to thee. But He (Jesus) answered and said unto him that told Him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand towards His disciples, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, He is my brother, and sister, and mother...Matthew 12:47-50.

 

Prayer

Father please help us to reconcile our wrong deeds of our past and forgive others trespasses so our worship and sacrifices will be accepted by You and Your Only Son…please meet our deepest needs for reconciliation with You our God and our fellow man…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

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It is human to error but Divine to forgive.

It is human to error but Divine to forgive.

 

The Scribes and the Pharisees

For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no wise (in no wisdom) enter into the kingdom of heaven...Matthew 5:20.

 

The Scribes Description

In Jesus day a copy of the Religious Laws or Books of the Bible had to be hand written. If you wanted a scroll of, say Isaiah or Jerimiah then you would have had to have a hand written copy. The Scribes were the people which copied the Law for others to have a copy. They would have an original and a person would read the original Book…while those hearing the reading would handwrite a copy of the original scroll. These people were not the Priests but knew the Law because they hand wrote it. These people would offer their opinions on the matter and become religious leaders…people would follow all their ways instead of what the Priest would say. These people were called Scribes.

 

The Pharisees Description

The Pharisees…were not so fair you see…means literally a separatist. The considered themselves to be more righteous because of their own teaching which did not come from the Priests. The Priest should have been doing the services in the temple and the preaching not the Pharisees. The nation Israel was under rule of the Roman Empire and the Romans used the Pharisees to control the Jewish Religion. The Priests should have been doing the preaching and the teaching but Israel had been disobedient and was under the Roman’s rule. These scribes and Pharisees were doing the teaching and ruling of the Jewish people…the Romans did not care about the truth but only peace and allowed Jews to rule Jews and the Pharisees were on center stage about being righteous before God with all their own Judgements…they took the place of the Priests which should have been doing service and the preaching and the teaching for God. The Pharisees were known for their righteous opinions…Jesus said do what they tell you and you will be more righteous than they are for they say the Law but do not do what they say…in other words they do not apply with mercy and sound judgement.

 

Jesus warning to the scribes and Pharisees

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! (those which are actors) for you tithe mint and anise and cummin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law, justice, and mercy, and faith: but these you ought to have done, and not to have left the other undone. You blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel...Matthew 23:23-24!

 

Jesus condemned the scribes and the Pharisees because a sinner found not much mercy but had to offer up full burdens instead of finding mercy they found condemnation and heavy religious burdens to be right with God.

 

Remember Jesus said…Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy...Matthew 5:7.

If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother hath aught (argument) against thee, leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way, first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift...Matthew 5:23-24.

 

Prayer

Father, we ask for your help in reconciling our past with Your righteousness and pray for mercy for those who have done us wrong so we all can be reconciled to You and please meet our soul’s deepest needs so we can be in health and prosper as our souls prosper…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus…


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I repented and won through Jesus Christ the victory over my sins…

I repented and won through Jesus Christ the victory over this world…

 

Jesus the Advocate…the Lawyer for your soul...

For whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith...1 John 5:4.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation (forever atoning sacrifice) for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He that saith, I know Him, and keeps not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in Him...1 John 2:1-4.

 

The Judgement

So…picture a court scene…the accuser begins the accusations…satan…He has broken several of the Commandments…to the Judge…our Creator the Father. He begins by stating everything you have done accurately to the court and Judge. He has stolen…He has lied…He has blasphemed Your Honorable name…He has coveted…etc… the longer the accuser talks the more your head hangs down in shame... because you are guilty. When he is done accusing you…you know you deserve just punishment and hell will be your forever home…but then your Advocate…your Lawyer… Jesus Christ stands up to defend His…He speaks up to the court…and the Judge and begins to say…these accusations should not be punished Father because I have already atoned for these crimes against this court…Father please see Ben (or your name) as Me before you make your judgment. We have already made amends and there is no punishment needed…for even I have laid down my life as a just punishment for this man’s sins and therefore there is no punishment deserved…then the Father bangs the gavel and says not guilty of punishment…you are free.

 

Encouragement to make Jesus your advocate…

Have you won the victory? Have you made Jesus the Advocate (lawyer) with our Father…yes or no? I have the day I was baptized and died to myself and was washed and born of God and began living a life for God. Have you been baptized and clothed with Jesus Christ…yes or no?


For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ...Galatians 3:27.


After you are baptized…God sees Jesus’ work on the cross and His Righteousness not you…so that you are seen as Jesus and sinless although we are learning not to sin…and to become Holy like God, yet because we are but children in diapers does God tolerate and hate our sins until we learn or are taught not to do them again until Jesus comes back to judge the world.


Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus...Romans 3:24-26.

 

Prayer

Father please meet our soul’s deepest needs and forgive our worst of sins…and strengthen us never to do it again…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend


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