You’re hopeless, you Pharisees! Frauds! You love sitting at the head table at church dinners, love preening yourselves in the radiance of public flattery. Frauds! You’re just like unmarked graves: people walk over that nice, grassy surface, never suspecting the rot and corruption that is six feet under.’
One of the religion scholars spoke up: ‘Teacher, do you realize that in saying these things you’re insulting us?’
He said, ‘Yes, and I can be even more explicit. You’re hopeless, you religion scholars! You load people down with rules and regulations, nearly breaking their backs, but never lift even a finger to help. ~Luke 11:43-46, The Message
No communicator has ever held a candle in comparison to Jesus. The words he spoke were life—while for those who refused, those same words were death. He never wasted a word, his words were “all net” as they say in basketball . He told short stories telling of undeniable hope and sure salvation, but coming wrath for those who refuse to believe. He was gentle and kind, as well as sharp and poignant. He didn’t mince words and he didn’t sugar-coat his criticisms. He didn’t speak to those who led others astray with kid gloves. And he never failed to use his words to bring healing to the sick and rescue to the perishing.
Jesus said, It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all.The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life (John 6:63, ESV).
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