John 12:4-6
“Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?” John 12:5
Martha was not the only guest at this gathering who had something to say about what Mary was doing for Jesus. First, it seems beyond doubt that Martha loved her Lord, but was just somewhat distracted by the things going on; she had simply lost sight of priorities. Judas Iscariot, clearly, did NOT have good intentions in his heart. In fact, we know he rejected our Lord, and even today is eternally separated from Him in the torment of Hell. What we see here is the posturing and preening of a man pretending to be righteous while really hiding evil in his heart.
Friends, that is true for many today. Of course, not all are hiding overt evil in their hearts while pretending to do good as Judas was. Many are simply convinced that they can actually do enough proper and good things to warrant the favor of God. It simply does not matter, as the end result is the same. We cannot earn the favor of our God, nor can we even do enough to balance the scales in our favor eternally. We may not be hiding the level of evil in our hearts as Judas was, but the fact remains that our hearts are evil due to the fact that we have all fallen short of the perfection of God’s glory.
We have a choice. Will we rely on empty posturing and good works, or accept the full payment Jesus made on our behalf?
December 1, 2018 at 08:15
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December 1, 2018 at 08:51
Thanks brother Vincent
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December 1, 2018 at 17:28
You’re very welcome Brother Wally
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December 1, 2018 at 11:12
If people would only realize that Jesus DID pay it all and in gratitude He accepts our service and works as acts of love, RATHER than accepting our service and works as payment for something we could NEVER pay! Yet, as sad as it is to think about and even sadder for the Father Who knows all, there are those that are not just “blinded by the god of this world” but there are those who actually CHOOSE that blindness when the Holy Spirit is more than willing to open blinded eyes!! Great message, brother!
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December 1, 2018 at 12:04
Great addition to this brother Roland, thank you.
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December 1, 2018 at 11:25
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December 1, 2018 at 15:54
Rejection of Free redemption one way or another still have the same result,seperation from the Father. So Sad.
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