Studying The Word

Studying The Word

Sunday, September 29, 2013

How To Be a Good Pharisee


Above all a good Pharisee must appear as; 
christian, holy, righteous, spiritual, leader, involved, caring, pious, committed, devoted, godly, reverent, god-fearing
Godly traits to be sure, however when exhibited by Pharisees they are for appearance-sake traits as religious mask covering the true personality. A personality not of a leader nor of a servant but rather a self-serving leader that are religious for personal gain; caring for personal gain, involved for personal gain, a leader for personal gain, always seeking that of personal gain. Therefore they must con by appearance outwardly to deceive while inwardly seek for personal gain. Thus Pharisees are hypocrites-actors.
True servant leaders are the antithesis of these self-seeking traits.
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness’ Matt. 23:27
~ Michael Smith


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