Date: 09-27-2020

Title: Guilty Experts In The Law

(S) cripture:
    Luke 11:46 (NASB) But He said, “Woe to you lawyers as well! For you weigh men down with burdens hard to bear, while you yourselves will not even touch the burdens with one of your fingers.

(O) bservation:
    Jesus condemns the teachers of the law who would only tell others what to do without doing it themselves. They held the people accountable without showing the people how or helping the people do what God required. They also made additional laws that were burdensome to the people. These were not from God but were given by the “experts” in the law. Jesus calls them guilty.

(A) pplication:
    I must be sure to teach only what God requires in his Word. I must also help the people do what God requires by being an example of living faithful to God’s Word. Too often we in the church either add to or neglect what God says, and the people are left confused and floundering in their spiritual lives. Today I will keep it simple and straight forward. I will work to help people do what God requires.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, make me keenly aware of when I add to or neglect your word. Help me to help and encourage others as they walk with you. Amen