Beware of the religious spirit of the Pharisee
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican (Luke 18:10, KJV) Jesus told His disciples an interesting parable to explain …
Religious Spirit
One of the worst prayer requests in the Bible
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord (Luke 5:8, KJV) We have all had …
Not by works of righteousness which we have done
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost (Titus 3:5, …
Why Trouble Ye the Woman?
When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me (Matthew 26:10 KJV) A woman walked up to …
When Religion Erodes Our Relationship with God
And thou Beth-lehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people …
The Religious Spirit Hardens the Heart
And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus (Lk. 6:11 KJV) Jesus met a man who had a paralyzed arm and …
They Tried to Destroy the Evidence
So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well,because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. (Jn. 12:10-11 …
The dangers of the religious spirit
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him (Matt. 2:2 KJV) When …