Matthew 23

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by: Debbie Galyen

04/21/2025

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“They love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues ... and being called rabbi by others” (v6-7). The human bent toward sin means that even God’s amazing Law was used as a means to gain personal glory and have power over others. Jesus warned his listeners against the desire to be ‘above’ others (Rabbi, teacher, Father), instead of all submitting to his Lordship (v10). True moral leadership follows Jesus’ example of humility – “the greatest among you shall be your servant” (v11).

Like the Pharisees, our human pride and self-centered striving leave us “desolate” (v38). When we turn in humility to Christ, he tenderly gathers us into his kingdom “like a hen gathers her brood under her wings” (v37). 

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“They love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues ... and being called rabbi by others” (v6-7). The human bent toward sin means that even God’s amazing Law was used as a means to gain personal glory and have power over others. Jesus warned his listeners against the desire to be ‘above’ others (Rabbi, teacher, Father), instead of all submitting to his Lordship (v10). True moral leadership follows Jesus’ example of humility – “the greatest among you shall be your servant” (v11).

Like the Pharisees, our human pride and self-centered striving leave us “desolate” (v38). When we turn in humility to Christ, he tenderly gathers us into his kingdom “like a hen gathers her brood under her wings” (v37). 

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