The Stench of Self Promotion: Luke 11:43
“43) Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the chief seats in the synagogues and the respectful greetings in the market places.” Luke 11:43
This third woe could be called “self promotion.” The Pharisees lived for fame and prestige. They wanted to be known and celebrated. They wanted to sit in the first chair and be greeted by everyone.
You cannot glorify God and self at the same time. You end up worshipping the god in the mirror.
You cannot serve others and self at the same time. Your motives will always be warped and ingenious.
You cannot be humble and proud at the same time. Your focus will always come back to self.
The Pharisees were provoked to jealousy over Jesus. The multitudes were flocking after Him.
Their resolve was to discredit and destroy Him. Those who promote self always compete for the spotlight. They are surrounded by a terrible stench.
Daily Bible Commentary By By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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“43) Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the chief seats in the synagogues and the respectful greetings in the market places.” Luke 11:43
This third woe could be called “self promotion.” The Pharisees lived for fame and prestige. They wanted to be known and celebrated. They wanted to sit in the first chair and be greeted by everyone.
You cannot glorify God and self at the same time. You end up worshipping the god in the mirror.
You cannot serve others and self at the same time. Your motives will always be warped and ingenious.
You cannot be humble and proud at the same time. Your focus will always come back to self.
The Pharisees were provoked to jealousy over Jesus. The multitudes were flocking after Him.
Their resolve was to discredit and destroy Him. Those who promote self always compete for the spotlight. They are surrounded by a terrible stench.
Daily Bible Commentary By By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
