Observe them faithfully, for that will be proof of your wisdom and discernment to other peoples, who on hearing all these laws will say, “Surely, that great nation is a wise and discerning people.” Deuteronomy 4:6 Surely – The nations will be amazed. That’s what Moses says about an obedient Israel. “Surely,” is the Hebrew…
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of YHWH, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances Ezra 7:10 To Seek – “Does this salad dressing have bacon in it?” “Yes,” he replied. “Then I’ll have to skip it, please.” The other men at the table looked up. …
Thy will be done Matthew 6:10 Will – “But how do I know what God’s will is?” Have you struggled with that question? I have – more often than not. I long to do His will, but knowing what He wants in any of the various gray areas of my life is not so easy…
“therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things, and do not do them. “ Matthew 23:3 All – Jesus endorsed the scribes and Pharisees. Yes, that’s right, He instructed His disciples to follow all that they taught – but not to follow…
