WE MUST HEAR THE WORD AS IT IS WRITTEN

Luke 20:45 While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples,46, “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 47 They devour widows’ houses and, for a show, make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”

Lord, our Spiritual Leaders, are preaching to please people and not You; they speak against sin but never about any particular sin. Father, we all fall short, but how can we claim to love You; and indulge in so many forms of violating Your Word.  Father, we must hear the TRUTH of the Word to receive transformation, so let us receive what’s good to develop Fruit.  Jesus teaches us the importance of prayer, study, and witnessing to others; through our testimonies and actions that honor You and lift others up.  Lord, help them understand that we are not judging; just speaking the Word as it is written gives it power in our lives.  Father, let us not be religious fanatics’ but inward changed men and women, eager to serve You and others.  Lord, give us a heart of true repentance through Your strength and courage so we can turn away from our sins, that separate us from You, in Jesus name Amen