For Thursday, July 20, 2023:
Romans 2:13 NLT: “For merely listening to the law doesn’t make us right with God. It is obeying the law that makes us right in his sight.”
Many heard Jesus speak just as many attend our churches nowadays. They hear the words of Jesus, so they know truth. But the words are wasted on people unless they choose to act, choose to do what those words teach.
Herod Antipas was the perfect example of someone who heard truth straight from the mouth of Jesus, yet didn’t become a believer. He chose to maintain his power in Galilee, not wanting to admit that God could be more powerful and more right. Responsible for the execution of John-the-Baptist, Herod also declined to intervene on Jesus’ behalf, sending him back to Pilate. Many times he had heard the truth, but chose to not act on it.
While we are no longer under the Law of Moses, our New Covenant rules come from our Lord Jesus. His summary of the Law tells us to love God and love our fellows. Be nice, be helpful, be kind. Figure out what you could do that would make the situation better. Do the next right thing!
When in doubt, ask yourself, “What would Jesus do?”
Pastor Norton Lawellin
Jesus in the City Fellowship
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