Matthew 23:3
So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.
The Bible shows and teaches us how vital it is to our Witness of the Gospel to live what it says. In other words, to live by the Words of the LORD and to practice it as best we can, every single day. It we don’t do so, we are in danger of bringing reproach to the Word of God, for God takes it seriously the call to practice what we preach.
It’s so important that we mirror ourselves by example. It’s critical that our examples in which we behave is matched to our “talk.” If it is God’s ways, then it should be ours.
Jesus warned the scribes and Pharisees, calling them hypocrites. Eight times Jesus pronounces woes upon those that he calls hypocrites, and fools, and often referring to them as blind or serpents; “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!” –Matthew 23:13 (NKJV)
The LORD wants us to be reflective of His Words through not only our thoughts, but in our hearts and therefore in our actions. We can’t just “say we follow God” and then go off on another direction. We must follow God and be on course and remain in the parameters of which He stands for. We must engage others by being a prime example of what God is all about, walk in the light, show others His light through all we that we do.
Remember the question that was asked to Jesus…and what Jesus answered in Matthew 22?
Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him,
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” Matthew 22:36:-40 (NKJV)
We can’t base our faith on human reasoning but on the Word of God and the amazing God that brought it into being. It may appear quire foolish to many, and so be it…but the Word of God will stand forever when all else is gone. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of God will last forever. (Isa 40:8)
Love for God and love for all of us made in His image are the basis and backbone of everything that’s in God’s Word. Love is the fulfillment of the law (Rom 13:10)
So, wherever you go, and whatever you do, do it for the love of God, and promote the good news, and share the Gospel as you shine His light while proclaiming His glory. And when others ask you, “How can I get what you have?” Speak about God and His pure unconditional unadulterated love…and continue “practicing what you preach” to be assured of your rewards in heaven.
“Father, help us to bring Your Gospel to those who haven’t heard it, or know You, lead us and show us the way Lord, as we proclaim Your glory, in Jesus name, Amen.”
Psalm 50:17
For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you.
Isaiah 42:20
Though seeing many things, you do not observe. Though your ears are open, you hear nothing.”
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