The hypocrisy of the teachers of the law

Mark 12:38-40
September 6, 2015, 1st Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor

Jesus told the disciples to watch out for the teachers of the law. That was also a teaching not to be like them. What should we watch out for to walk?

The first is to be conscious not how people value us, but how God does. They liked to wear flowing robes. They liked to be highly valued by people. We sometimes find ourselves worrying how people value our service work which we began for the LORD. Not that, but we should be conscious how much we are pleased by the LORD and give.

The second is to be humble in God's sight. They liked the places of honor at banquets. Because they thought they deserved it. We must not forget that being humble is the secret to get the blessing from the LORD.

The third is to fear God. They devoured poor widows' houses. We can say it was an ungodly way. We should fear the LORD and walk any time.

It is not to please the LORD to walk in worries how people value us or see us. Let us always be conscious of the LORD and walk to be pleased by Him.

<The Verse of the Bible>

As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law."

Mark 12:38 (NIV)