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“Afterwards the [others] said, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’”
“But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.’”
—Matthew 25:1-13If you know Him, you know. But if you don’t, He may not know you either.
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“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”
—Matthew 25:1-13Have you been asleep at the wheel with your responsibilities and accountabilities? What about your accountability to God? We’re all on borrowed time. Prepare accordingly.
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“They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them.”
“All their works are performed to be seen.”
—Matthew 23:1-12Virtue signaling was a thing in Jesus’ time too.
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“Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice.”
—Matthew 23:1-12Remember all the politicians during COVID who, after locking you down, were caught going out, dining, partying, celebrating, etc…? Comply with “leaders” as you must (no one wants to go to jail). But be very discerning in whose lead you follow.
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“You have turned aside from the way, and have caused many to falter by your instruction”
“I, therefore, have made you contemptible and base before all the people, since you do not keep my ways, but show partiality in your decisions.”
—Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10Attention all political, business, cultural, religious, and educational leaders: If you’re not following the Way yourself, then who are you to judge? And why should anyone else listen to anything you have to say?
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“Show me the coin that pays the census tax.” Then they handed him the Roman coin. He said to them, “Whose image is this and whose inscription?” They replied, “Caesar’s.” At that he said to them, “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”
—Matthew 22:15–21Earn & hold enough of what you need to stay in good favor with the authorities here on earth. Earn & hodl even more of what you need to stay in good favor with God. What currency are you trading in?
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“The Lord is king, he governs the peoples with equity.”
—Psalm 96:1-10In whose eyes do you want to be treated with equity? Politicians who seek to advance their careers under the guise of “progress” in nations they hope to control? Business leaders who seek to maximize profits under the guise of “virtuous” brands to markets they hope to corner? Or He who enables us to freely…
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“I have called you by your name, giving you a title, though you knew me not.”
“It is I who arm you, though you know me not.”
—Isaiah 45:1, 4-6Are you the kind of person who seeks titles? Trying to climb up the ladder of someone’s social or corporate hierarchy? Striving for power & status at the behest of someone who may or may not share your values? Choose carefully the bestower from whom you seek promotion. There is a Way to the top.…
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“subduing nations before him, and making kings run in his service”
—Isaiah 45:1, 4-6Ever feel like there’s a hidden hand orchestrating events all around us? Nations crumbling? New leaders emerging? Everything changing as a result of circumstances seemingly beyond our control? Some call it conspiracy theory. Others call it faith. On this issue, you do need to pick a side.
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“I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry, of living in abundance and of being in need. I can do all things in him who strengthens me.”
—Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20There might be a reason so many successful entrepreneurs come from humble beginnings. Sure, privilege can help put you in a position of strength (that you’re much more likely to squander because of your weakness). But finding faith through struggle makes you so much stronger.