PRAISE
AND APPROVAL
Matthew 11:16-19 "To what
can I compare this generation? It is like children playing a game in the public
square. They complain to their friends, (17)
'We played wedding songs, and you didn't dance, so we
played funeral songs, and you didn't mourn.' (18) For John didn't spend
his time eating and drinking, and you say, 'He's possessed by a demon.' (19) The Son of Man, on
the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, 'He's a glutton and a drunkard,
and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!' But wisdom is shown to be
right by its results."
I’m so glad that Jesus is a friend of sinners. That means He
is my friend… OH HALELLUJAH!!!
I believe the main point He is making here is that some people
will never be satisfied. They will set themselves against you and no matter
what you do they will find fault. So, you must follow the path of wisdom. That
path begins with the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 9:10 “Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of
the Holy One results in good judgment.”
Jesus says this in John 5:44 No wonder
you can't believe! For you gladly honor each other, but you don't care about
the honor that comes from the One who alone is God.
How important to you is the praise and approval of men? If you
will be wise and choose to live to please God the results will be wonderful.
Just don’t attempt to please Him to gain salvation. That is His gift to you.
Strive to please Him out of love for Him.
Father in heaven, thank You for the gift of salvation You so
freely give. Grant that we would truly understand our position with You in Christ.
And may we live for You out of pure love for You. In Jesus Name, AMEN!!!
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