Author Darlene J Conard

The Pharisees had a self-righteous attitude: so much so that Jeus said, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.” Basically, He is warning His followers of self-made rules. Those rules are said to be of God.

I’m not going to whitewash this. Years ago, I attended a church that the members were required to ask the pastor’s permission to by a vehicle. We were required to obey the pastor even when he was wrong. Disobedience marked us as rebellious and couldn’t be used in the ministry. Rules were made up along the way.

 “Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?”  Ecclesiastes 7:16 KJV 

Fear and confusion overwhelmed me so much that I felt lost more than ever!

John 16:13 says, “^“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”

This is one of the majors that are keeping the lost from coming in. They feel they can’t measure up. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; (Romans 3:23 KJV)

Being a Christian isn’t supposed to feel like bondage all over again. In Christ we are free. We are to follow His commandments in a loving manner and in edification.

Photo is from The Chosen written by Dallas Jenkins

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