Matthew 5:19 (CSB) – “Therefore, whoever breaks
one of the least of these commands and teaches others to do the same will be called
least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches these commands
will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
How does the Old Testament Law relate to Believers of today? Here
in this passage, Jesus is establishing His basis for His Kingdom, and He has
just let us know that being a part of His Kingdom means that we understand the
God’s Law is still in effect. He now brings the application of this truth to
those who call themselves Believers. He gives us a continuum of how this works.
First, He starts at the least end of the scale. Notice, if one
breaks even a minor commandment and then teaches others that they can do the
same doesn’t lose their salvation or citizenship in Jesus’ Kingdom, they are
called the least. Interesting to note that those who are liberal in their approach
to the Bible can be in the Kingdom. They
will be considered as the least – just getting in.
However, those who obey the message of the Law and teaches others
the importance of living a godly life will be called great in the Kingdom of
Heaven. Those who teach the
Bible as truth will be considered “Megas” in the Kingdom.
We need to read our Bible. All of it. From Genesis 1:1 to
Revelation 22:21. It’s easy to
say, I believe the Bible from cover to cover, from Genesis to the Concordance…and
I even believe the maps! But it doesn’t matter that you believe it if you
don’t read it!
Let me share a story I read about a preacher’s son who was heading
off to a liberal college. The Pastor
was afraid his son’s faith would be shaken by the studies at this college. He told
his son that they’re gonna question the Bible, and tell you it’s all fairy
tales…. Don’t let ‘em take Jonah out of your Bible [he figured they’d attack
that account].
The son was gone for two years and came home. Dad asked him, they didn’t ruin you did they?
The Son answered, I hope not, dad.
They didn’t take Jonah out of the Bible, did they?
Aw, dad, the son answered, Jonah’s not even in your Bible
Dad quickly grabbed his Bible to show him… and it wasn’t there.
The son had torn it out of his Bible two years before, and his Dad
never even noticed.
The son asked his father, what’s the difference between a liberal
professor denying it’s true and a Christian failing to read it?
I want to challenge you as I do so many, there are two things to do
each and every day – You’re your Bible and Pray.
Will you commit to God today, that you will do those two things
each and every day?
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