Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 23:1-12
by: Paul Andries.
WARNING: Do not aspire a position for the notoriety. Do not command something and yet not be willing do it yourself. Do not extravagantly dress for show. Do not think more highly of yourself than you ought. These are all traits of the Pharisees. Jesus used one word to describe them-hypocrites!
The old adage says, "pride comes before a fall." Avoid a fatal fall by allowing God to establish you (in whatever) in due season. Jesus said, "he that shall humble himself shall be exalted" (v. 12, KJV). Greatness comes when God elevates you. Look at Patriarch Abraham, King David, Queen Esther, Evangelist Peter, Deacon Steven, Apostle Paul, and Prophet John.