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JimfromOhio

I am happlily married with 5 kids. I am an accoutant and worked in an accounting field for over 25 years. I like to make a habit of writing down whenever I have deep thoughts about God (so I won't forget). I really into Reformed Theology that is connected to Presbyterian Church in America.

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I enjoy having deep thoughts about God and put down what I actually think about (so I won't forget).

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Superior Christian... what's that?

When I mention "Pharisee", I usually refer to the Pharisee's common attitude during the time of Christ's time. Pharisee magnifies the faults of others and diminishes their graces, while it diminishes the faults and magnifies the graces of their doctrines. In other words, like in the days of Pharisees, People are now twisting the Bible to promote pride and self-esteem. Pharisees closed their minds to everything that was happening around them so they grieved others by burdensome legalism. By focusing on what Christians ought to get, they forget the burden of loving help which we are commanded to give to others: "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2). We have the responsibility "for each one should carry his own load" (Galatians 6:5). We should not be looking around for some other way to gain superior but rather be humble while serving God. God has given us His gifts, power and help that we need to serve Him that He distributed the gifts according to His will and plans that lightens the burdens for all believers. This makes it possible for every believer to smooth carrying out of His purposes among believers in unity.