Overall, this text teaches us that in this wicked world, man’s quest for power and authority usually requires injustice, abuse, competition, and unaccountability. The text warns us against going it alone, and it teaches us that success requires that we cooperate with others in this life. It warns God’s people that we ought to check our motives when it comes to seeking power and authority whether in the world or in the church, especially if it means not loving our neighbor as ourselves along the way. But, at the end of the day, this text teaches us that we really ought not expect to find long-lasting justice, kindness, compassion, and liberality, even with the best of men. This reality ought to keep us dependent upon Christ, who is the only truly just King, and who alone holds the authority and power to usher in lasting righteousness.
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“ Thank You Pastor. ” You laid it on "fat". Thanks for sobriety test. Drunk on Pride. Drunk on Selfishness. Faithful are the wounds of a friend. Thank you friend.
A native of New York, Pastor LoSardo was saved by the grace of God in 1986 after hearing the Gospel from his brother, while pursuing a career in scientific research. He was ordained into the ministry in 1995 and served as the Associate Pastor of a large Messianic Congregation...
