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In Galatians 3:13 the Apostle Paul said, “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone that hangs on a tree.’”
From this we see that Jews were actually under double condemnation. When father Adam sinned he brought God’s curse upon the entire human family. But Israel was also given the Law of Moses, which they were unable to keep perfectly. By falling short of the perfect standards of the Law Israel received a second condemnation. In Paul’s day, both curses had to be removed before any Jew could come into Christ.
So, not only did Jesus die to offset the sin of Adam, but by dying on a cross he removed Israel’s curse under the Law. The passage Paul refers to is found in Deuteronomy 21:22,23. “…if a man guilty of a capital offense is put to death and his body is hung on the tree, you must not leave his body on the tree overnight. Be sure to bury him that same day, because anyone who was hung on a tree is under God’s curse… “
Being put to death is normally considered the ultimate punishment. But under the Law, after first being stoned to death, one who committed a particularly vile offense had their dead body hung from a tree. It was a punishment that added shame to one’s death.
This was the severest punishment under the Law, death with humiliation.
Paul said that Jesus was made a curse under the Law, and this was demonstrated by his hanging on the cross. Though he was perfect and never sinned, Jesus was treated as the worst transgressor of the Law, one worthy of its severest punishment, death with humiliation. By being punished as one of the vilest offenders, Jesus provided an escape for every Jew, even the vilest offender. Paul tells us in Colossians 2:14 that Jesus nailed the Law to the cross. Every Jew that believed in Christ was then freed from both condemnations.
But the Roman manner of execution was even worse than stipulated by the Mosaic Law. They treated Jesus as one of the vilest criminals. By his willingness to endure this awful punishment the larger message may be that Jesus’ sacrifice is even for the worst sinner of our race. It shows his deep desire to save all men, that there are none that are too bad to save. It is a demonstration of love going to the greatest lengths in making salvation possible for all.
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Ep.1214: Is God Happy With My Attitude? (Part II)
Learning and applying the grand conclusion of Jesus’ Beatitudes
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Theme Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2
When Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, he changed everything. All that the people of Israel had ever heard before this was related to the Jewish Law and much of that teaching had been corrupted by their religious leadership. Jesus sat on a hillside teaching his disciples, allowing anyone to listen in who had a mind to hear. For those who did, he unfolded transformational instructions to become his true disciples. The import of the simple statements he began his sermon with, now known as the Beatitudes, is eternal. Last week we began to unpack these Beatitudes and covered the first three of the seven. Here in Part II, we cover the last four. What deep lessons and instructions did Jesus use to describe his own character as a model for ours?
A quick recap...
In Part I of our 2-part series, we labeled what being “blessed” really means. We spoke in detail about “Blessed are the poor in spirit" (humble), “Blessed are those that mourn” (those who grieve) and “Blessed are the meek” (teachable). These three characteristics lay a very solid foundation on which to build a Christian life. The next three, “hungering and thirsting for righteousness” being “merciful” and being “pure in heart” are also steppingstones to a dramatic conclusion. Understanding the progressive nature of these six beatitudes gives us a far deeper appreciation of what Jesus wants us to be.
It is important to realize that appreciating the depth of the Beatitudes unlocks an understanding of the challenges of a Christian life. Each and every experience we have - be it happy or sad, inspiring or crushing - ties into these seven characteristics. The further you go through this list of these Beatitudes, the more difficult it is to apply the character trait.
Beatitude #6 - for the mature Christian
Take the sixth beatitude as an example, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Purity of heart is not something we come to Christ already possessing. As a matter of fact, the exact opposite is true. We come to Jesus because we make mistakes, we say bad things and we act out of pride or jealousy, or anger or selfishness. All of these are symptoms of an impure heart, and we are loaded down with them. We need Jesus because we need forgiveness for our sins. To develop a purer heart is to work at purging out the sinful thoughts, words and actions from our lives. Purity of heart is not a function of mere desire. It is a result of hard work, humility and discipline over a very long time.
Check out our January 24, 2022 podcast “Is God Happy With My Attitude? (Part II) for more. We establish a clear order and connection for all of the Beatitudes. We focus on the last one, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.” We reveal why this particular characteristic of peacemaking is at the top of this profound list. To be a true Christian requires work. Join us and learn how these seven character traits can focus that work to best honor God!
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Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
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Ep.1213: Is God Happy With My Attitude? (Part I)
Uncovering the life-directing principles in the Beatitudes of Jesus
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Theme Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2
Arguably, the most well-known sermon in the world is the Sermon on the Mount, delivered by Jesus over 2,000 years ago on a mountainside near the Lake of Gennesaret and Capernaum. It was his longest recorded sermon, covering important topics like loving your enemies, anger and murder, adultery and divorce, how to fast and laying up treasures in heaven. His audience was his disciples plus a curious crowd, attracted by his ability to perform wondrous miracles. The sermon began with several deceptively simple “blessed” statements called the Beatitudes. These statements are actually a profound foundation for all of Jesus’ teachings. They show us not only how to frame our view of life, they also show us how we are to treat those around us with godly grace.
Just who was Jesus talking to?
One of the key factors in understanding the Sermon on the Mount and its introductory Beatitudes is knowing who Jesus’ audience was. When we look at the scenario, we see Jesus sitting on a hillside surrounded by countless people who came to hear what he had to say. While it seems obvious that Jesus was talking directly to those masses, it is not the correct conclusion. The context before and after the Beatitudes were spoken clearly indicates that he was, in fact, directly addressing only his disciples.
This fact raises several relevant questions:
- Does this mean the Beatitudes don't apply to the average person?
- Why speak these things with so many people around if you aren't intending them to benefit?
To answer these, we make several observations: Jesus was wise. He always knew who was listening. He knew who he was specifically addressing and why. Throughout his ministry, he frequently focused on one segment of a group while intentionally allowing others to listen in. Why? He knew the principles of godly righteousness he always taught should be heard by all, even if they would not fully understand them.
The Beatitudes fit beautifully into this explanation.
Jesus DOES want all people to recognize, love and honor God. He wisely knows the vast majority who may listen are likely mere curiosity seekers. For them to be able to simply hear, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” is a positive thing. It points to the all-important basis of personal humility as a way for God to deal with us and for us to be true disciples of Christ. While the full depth and meaning of these words escapes the casual listener, it does impact and change those who would truly follow Jesus.
Check out our January 17,2022 podcast, “Is God Happy with My Attitude?" (Part I) for more. We begin with defining the profound meaning of being “blessed” and then carefully examine each of the first three Beatitudes. We find so much more than a list of inspirational sayings. The seven teachings of Jesus are actually a lynchpin for a successful Christin life. Join us for Part I as we begin this journey into the mind and life of Jesus. This will help us to understand what our lives should look like. Part II picks up right where we left off, so don't miss this important 2-part series.
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Ep.: Is it a sin to take prescribed medications?
It is NOT sinful to need professionally prescribed medicines. In Ezekiel 47:12, when describing the perfect conditions of God’s kingdom, the prophet says, there will be water to drink, fruit to eat and leaves for medicine. Proverbs 17:22 describes the effects of a happy personality and says “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.”
The Apostle Paul told this to Timothy. “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.” (1 Timothy 5:23) Luke was a physician who undoubtedly used medicine to treat his patients.
In Galatians 5:20 the word “witchcraft” is the Greek “pharmakeia.” However, based on the above texts, Paul did not have prescribed medications in mind when he wrote that. He was referring to sorcery and other forms of witchcraft. If medications were considered sinful, then the Bible would be advising us to practice sin.
On the other hand, the scriptures tell us that our bodies are “the temple of the holy Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 6:19) The Lord knows our fallen condition and our weaknesses. But He requires us to care for our bodies as best we can. If that means taking proper medication, then that is what we should do, especially if not taking them puts us in a condition where we are less capable of serving Him.
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Ep.1212: Am I Too Bitter to Be Better?
Understanding the depth of disaster that bitterness can cause
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Theme Scripture: Ephesians 4:31
It is easy to live with bitterness. I am not suggesting it’s initially comfortable, but I am suggesting that being bitter towards one or many people or circumstances is considered acceptable. We know it’s acceptable because if we pay attention, we will see that the harsh and angry results of a bitter temperament are widely encouraged. Bitterness can enter at every turn and enters easily and stealthily. Once in, it quietly takes root, masked as what we might consider justifiable anger or a justifiable reaction to wrong, or simply a justifiable defense of one’s own self. Then it grows – quietly and under the surface at first so that we get comfortable with it, until one day we wake up and it rules our life.
Bitterness is more destructive than we like to think for several reasons:
It reformats the way we see the world
If I have been terribly wronged by someone’s purposeful action and suffer lasting consequences, bitterness can be natural and understandable. Allowing my bitter feelings to be at home in my heart is easy, as they provide a way for me explain away my now stagnating life. This produces comfort. Once we get comfortable with something, we no longer question it. Without my conscious permission, my life perspective has now changed. I see the world differently. Over time, I will inevitably be presented with several opportunities along the way to ease that bitterness, but I will most likely reject them as disruptive or useless.
It destroys our lives is through its complexity
Being bitter often brings us to being sad, disillusioned, angry and disappointed. Each of these are challenging symptoms all on their own. Routing out any one of them can be a mammoth challenge. Even when we do manage to get one or more of these under control, we still have the root cause of bitterness alive and intact within our hearts.
In the New Testament, the Bible basically defines bitterness as poison. How much poison are we willing to live with? You can dilute poison with lots of water, but are you still willing to drink it? Are we willing to rationalize and say that our bitter feelings are not as bad as someone else’s, so we’re okay? The Bible frames being bitter as a significant target for Christians to overcome and not tolerate.
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The Hebrew word translated into English as “prudent” here is found in the Strong’s Concordance as reference #7919, śāḵal:
כַל Sâkal, saw-kal’; a primitive root; to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent:—consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly.
The word is used 63 times in the Old Testament and has been translated also as: wise, understanding, prosper, consider, instruct and others.
This Proverb reads fully:
“Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.”
Proverbs 19:14
This wife is being compared to wealth inherited from earthly fathers, but she is provided from the LORD, thereby being the more valuable gift. Bible commentary from Guzik says: “A wife who is not prudent may waste whatever wealth a man has. Every man with a prudent, wise wife should give thanks to the LORD.”
Another commentary is quoted: “Thus the proverb instructs the disciple to look to God (Proverbs 15:8, 29; 16:3; cf. Genesis 24:14) and find his favor through wisdom to obtain from him a competent wife (Proverbs 8:35; 18:22)…. As a result, when a man has a competent wife, he praises God, not himself.” (Waltke)
Being wise in all matters is certainly a desirable characteristic not limited to wives or even females. We should all seek to be temperate and wise in all of our dealings.
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Ep.1211: Is the Devil in the Details of My Life?
Labeling the characteristics of Satan that easily influence our lives
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Theme Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11
The source of the phrase, “The devil is in the details” is a bit unsure. It is thought to be a derivation of the phrase “God is in the detail,” thought to be from an old German proverb sometime in the 1800’s. Whatever the origin, both phrases are profoundly true. As we begin a new year, we often look to get things in order, so that we can improve our quality of life. For a Christian, this is a great practice but is also one that should be approached with a measure of caution. Why? Because the devil CAN be in the details! Just because we decide we want our lives to be better does not mean we will automatically go about it in a God-honoring way! So, what do we watch out for? How can we be sure to have the details of our desires be more appropriate, have godliness written all over them and no trace of the devil?
What do we know about the devil?
The devil is a spiritual being not of this earth. But through several prophecies, the Bible tells us a fair amount about his heavenly position and responsibilities. These prophecies reveal he was called a “morning star.” This was a very high rank among all of God’s created beings. They also tell us how he was given a measure of oversight over the earthly creation. All of this adds up to Satan being in a natural position of powerful and influence over humanity. This became obvious when he deceived Eve in the Garden, and she followed his direction rather than God’s specific instruction.
How is the devil in our details?
The nature of Satan’s rebellion against God is prophetically revealed in Isaiah 14:12-14. These verses describe not only his mindset, but his objectives as he sought to be like God. When we couple the prophetic history of Satan with his blatant rebellion against God, we end up with an alarming influence over humanity that is evil. The unfortunate conclusion from all of this is that the devil is not only in the details of our lives, he is naturally in those details. This means his rebellious characteristics of arrogance, deception and subtlety have an indelible effect on the human race.
We as humans often look to make decisions to improve our lives and focus our ambition, especially at the beginning of a new year. Knowing what we know now, we need to proceed with wisdom, as we want to have God in the details of our lives and not Satan. Check out our January 03, 2022 podcast, “Is the Devil in the Details of My Life?” for more. We look at four specific aspects of Satan’s desires. We compare his desires with our typical human attempts to make our lives better. What we find is reason for caution and hope. Caution, because it is painfully easy to give in to the devil’s way of doing things by always putting ME first. Hope because these things are recognizable and changeable! God belongs in the details of our lives. Let’s make sure He is there!
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