THE PARABLES OF JESUS – Empty Words
Matthew 21:28-31
" 'A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, "Son, go work today in my vineyard." He answered and said, "I will not," but afterward he regretted it and went. Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, "I go, sir," but he did not go. Which of the two sons did the will of his father?' They said to Him, 'The first.' Jesus said to them, 'Assuredly I say to you that the tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you.' "
Jesus spoke this parable to the religious leaders (chief priests and elders – vs. 23) to pinpoint the true state of their religion. They were illustrated by the second son who said the right things but did not obey his father. On the other hand were the sinners who said "no" to God's laws but then repented. It is not enough to "talk the talk." True faith walks the walk. Otherwise, my words are empty air. Obedience is a better evidence of my Christian walk than what I say.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Obedience to God is the measure of my Christianity – not empty words.
Have a "walk the walk" day. Love you.
Matthew 21:28-31
" 'A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, "Son, go work today in my vineyard." He answered and said, "I will not," but afterward he regretted it and went. Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, "I go, sir," but he did not go. Which of the two sons did the will of his father?' They said to Him, 'The first.' Jesus said to them, 'Assuredly I say to you that the tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you.' "
Jesus spoke this parable to the religious leaders (chief priests and elders – vs. 23) to pinpoint the true state of their religion. They were illustrated by the second son who said the right things but did not obey his father. On the other hand were the sinners who said "no" to God's laws but then repented. It is not enough to "talk the talk." True faith walks the walk. Otherwise, my words are empty air. Obedience is a better evidence of my Christian walk than what I say.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Obedience to God is the measure of my Christianity – not empty words.
Have a "walk the walk" day. Love you.
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