We judge others for their sins, but if we stop and think under the Laws we are all sinners. There are 613 commandments (Laws) The Talmud notes that the Hebrew numerical value (gematria) of the word "Torah" is the 611 Laws revealed to Moses, the 611 commandments with the first two of the Ten Commandments which were the only ones heard directly from God, adds up to 613 laws. So stop judging people, because I am sure if we knew all the Laws, we would see that we are all guilty of a few Laws.
Jesus died so we would be judged under grace because under the Laws we are all condemned. Did you know fear, doubt, overeating, and anything considered habitual greed is a sin ( Proverbs 23:20-21 Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe one with rags.) Anything we do excessively can be sinful; this is why fasting is such an important part of our discipline. We need to fast often, so we do not fall into the trap of habitual greed. Fasting is not just from eating; it could be from shopping, spending money, or gambling.
Father, You said, James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. So, Lord, grant us understanding and knowledge of You and Your word, as we study the scriptures, and when we listen to the pastor, preacher or apostle reveal what Your Holy Book is speaking into our lives. Father, as we go out into the world to serve Your purpose, we ask that You keep us out of harms way and order our steps. Lord Proverbs 2:6-7 says For the You give wisdom, and from Your mouth come knowledge and understanding; You store up sound wisdom for the upright, and You are a shield to those who walk in Your ways. So Lord give us Your wisdom as You shape and mold us into the people You created us to be, in Jesus name Amen
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