John 5:39-47 ESV (Biblehub.com)
“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,40yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.41I do not receive glory from people.42But I know that you do not have the love of God within you.43I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not receive me. If another comes in his own name, you will receive him.44How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?45Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you: Moses, on whom you have set your hope.46For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me.47But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?”
There it is plainly stated by our Savior. God wanted people to simply believe and see Him for everything He is. Next step, we enter into a relationship of trust and develop a mature love. He wanted us to have hearts that are frequently yielded to His touch not hearts that seek a rigid pattern or combination code that will wrest favor from Him.His people have always preferred this approach, a controlled approach to the Holy One. Sadly that remains our preference today.
The Jews of His day had everything worked out. They knew the way to God and did not need His input anymore. Their teachers and ancestors were enough. And so it is with us today. We place our faith in the words of men and their interpretations of what God did or is doing more than the witness of the Spirit, whom Jesus spoke by. We believe that God raises people into positions of power and influence to lead us, but this is contrary to the clear teaching of scripture. God, was left alone, abandoned by man and left a solitary figure of suffering on the cross. He did not crave influence or power, nor did He seek to comply with the ways of men to win a place in this world. Those who knew Him, followed His approach and they changed the world.
The prince of this age is completely different. In John 8:44 Jesus tells us:
“He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
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1. They are important and can help me if I find favor or harm me if I don’t.
2. They are wise; I’m not sure of myself.
3. If I comply, I’ll benefit in some way.
When these thoughts are fully embedded in the mind, and the lust of the eyes, flesh and pride of life are operating and yielded to in the heart, it’s only a matter of time before a person falls prey to con artists and manipulators, Satan’s leaders. Satan is the master of dupers. Anyone can create a thought system or manipulate truth to benefit themselves. If Satan is a master duper, mankind is a master of self-deception and we love to comply with our own delusions.
This is overwhelmingly the state of the church in free societies and that’s why it’s easy for people to criticize believers. Often they see in us the same motivations they have. There is a simple remedy. Be different with your life. Let God direct your efforts and let Him reward them. I fail daily at the very things I’m writing about, but I’m getting better, believing more, seeking more — transforming more. Turn from your dead works. You will be different, peculiar, life-infusing, blessed, and most importantly more like Him. May God continue to shower His mercy and grace upon us. I speak to you in love and truth as one simply observing the hand of God in His long journey with mankind. May we become trusted vessels in this age.