"In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy." [Lk 12:1] Shortly before Jesus’ ascension into heaven from “the mount called Olivet,” …
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A Precious Attitude
"And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who …
Predetermined Forgiveness
When speaking about the Pharisees to His disciples Jesus said, “All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.” [Mt 23:3] The Pharisees were very keen to lay burdens upon the shoulders of men, but as Jesus pointed out, “they …