April 5 : Luke 20

"Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely."
Do you see people like this? Who like to flaunt their righteousness in front of everyone so they can receive honor? Sometimes, as hard as it is to admit, I think I may fall in this category. The times where I probably do this I do subconsciously, but sometimes its an intentional thing. Don't get me wrong, I don't think I have it that bad, but sometimes I can see it surface and say hello. I think as leaders in Cornerstone we tend to put out this exterior aura of righteousness because we do not want to lose credibility during Bible studies and such. Sometimes when people come to me for help with certain issues I find that I need the answers just as much as the person who asked the question. I think being real is what we need to learn to do. I think I am real with most everybody at the church, but sometimes I know that it can come off the wrong way. Lets be humble with our position and try to really be encouragements rather than hindrances.