Jude 17, 20-25, Psalm 63:2-6, Mark 11:27-33
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THE GAMES CHRISTIANS PLAY
"Then neither will I tell you on what authority I do the things I
do." —Mark 11:33
The religious leaders of Jesus' time asked Him: "On what authority are You
doing these things?" (Mk 11:28) Jesus could have told the religious
leaders about His divine authority. He could have also given them
authority in His name over every disease and demon (see Mt 10:1). However,
Jesus neither answered their question nor gave them a share in His
authority because they refused to be honest with Him. When Jesus asked the
religious leaders about the origin of John's baptism, they "played
politics" rather than answer Him directly.
We will never understand or exercise true authority if we are playing
games with God. Some of the games Christians play are: "politics,"
"hypocrite," "denial," "martyr," "savior," "victim," "innocent," etc. If
we try to play games with God, we will never know His authority or our
own. So let's quit dabbling in Christianity. Let's repent of being
lukewarm (see Rv 3:16). Let's forget about how we look to other people.
Let's live for God alone. When we do this, our Christian life will
manifest an authority that we have never thought possible.
Prayer: Father, make me straightforward "in the midst of a twisted and
depraved generation" (Phil 2:15).
Promise: "There is One Who can protect you from a fall and make you stand
unblemished and exultant in the presence of His glory." —Jude 24
Praise: It was after expressing her disappointment to God that Sylvia was
set free and moved in greater power in the Spirit.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "Seek First The Kingdom".)
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