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Grace And Truth

  • You were running well! Who interfered with you that you should not obey the truth? This persuasion is not from him who calls you. Galatians 5:7'8 WEB.

    The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Galatians who had been turned away from grace by some legalistic brothers. Though the Galatians were gentiles (non-Jewish believers), they were taught that they had to obey the 613 commandments of the law as if they were Jews to be saved.

    The Apostle Paul asked them who had interfered or "cut in" on them to keep them from obeying the truth. The term "cut in" means "to hinder, interrupt, to get in the way." Anyone that has been cut off in traffic has experienced this. The Galatians had been pushed away from grace and truth and turned to legalism. They were now trying to keep a long set of rules to earn their acceptance.

    Legalism has always been a hindrance to a move of God. I find that when my desire for God starts to weaken, I slowly gravitate toward a set of rules. Soon I become close-minded and lukewarm. Where legalism is found, the personal relationship with the Lord is pretty much dead. A timely word from God (Rhema) is necessary to bring back the fire and uncork the zeal inside us.

    When you connect with the heart of God, you will find that it's never about keeping rules. It's all about love, loving Him, and loving others. His commandments are for our protection, and they provide us a guide to a happy life. "Sleep with thy neighbor's wife, and he may kill you, so don't do that'." "Turn the other cheek lest ye be stabbed twice, for it takes two to fight."

    Jesus Christ was full of grace and truth, but He constantly faced legalism while living on Earth. The highly religious, legalistic Pharisees often wanted to "correct" Him:

    "The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why don't your disciples walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with unwashed hands?" He answered them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, 'This people honors me with their lips, But their heart is far from me. But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.' "For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men'the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things." He said to them, "Full well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition" (Mark 7:5'9).

    Jesus said that the Pharisees had "set aside" the commandments of God and held tightly to their traditions. The Pharisees had added an "Oral Torah," the "tradition of the elders." It was teachings taught alongside God's written law and passed down through the generations. It contained things like washing the arms up to the elbow seven times before eating. This man-made law was then taught as if it came from God. In essence, they worked hard for nothing.

    The same tendency lives within us today. So stay teachable, stay humble, for when you feel like you have arrived, that is a sure sign that you have not. "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. But if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he doesn't yet know as he ought to know" (1 Corinthians 8:1'2).

    The only way to stay balanced is to keep close to God and be led daily by the Holy Spirit. "But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law" (Galatians 5:18). It's something that we work at daily to keep the fire burning. Love God, love others, and check behind your teachers.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please draw my heart to You and light a fire within me. Let me be known as Your disciple because of my love for others. Share Your heart with me and teach me to hear Your voice clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen, Lead me in your Truth Father.
May 25, 2022
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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, please draw my heart to You and light a fire within me. Let me be known as Your disciple because of my love for others. Share Your heart with me and teach me to hear Your voice clearly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
May 25, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord. 

May 25, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

May 25, 2022
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

May 25, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

May 25, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Yes Please Amen!

May 25, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

May 25, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: May 25, 2022

AMEN. Heavenly Father, I am so grateful to you for everything.  Bless us with your Grace and Mercy.  Amen

May 25, 2022
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Raju Williams
Raju Williams

Praise the Lord. Amen.

May 25, 2022
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David Krull
David Krull

Yes. Father I need a Rhema word from You. Your Grace is sufficient for me. Show me exactly what that means in my life today in everything I do and say. Open my ears to hear from You. Your word is a lamp unto my feet (life), and a light unto my path. I'm seeking direction from You. I pray for Godly Wisdom in Jesus Christ Name.

May 25, 2022
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen 

May 25, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

May 25, 2022
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

  Amen ,God Bless !!!

May 25, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen 

May 25, 2022
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Holy Spirit show me the truth always, Amen.

May 25, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jacksonedited: May 25, 2022

I ask that each of you take a moment to thank Our Father in Heaven for each day that we see!!  Thank Him for the blessings that he bestows upon us!  But most of all, please please pray for the families who lost their loved ones in yesterdays tragic event that happened at Ulvade's elementary school!  May the Lord embrace those who lost their precious lives and may the Lord hold all of us ever so closely as we as a country grieve the loss of such a senseless act!  May God be with you and in Jesus precious name I pray, Amen!

May 25, 2022
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Deng Tembreza
Deng Tembreza

GOD BLESS  ALL THE SOULS OF THOSE LITTLE CHILDREN as they are now with you rin heaven.  WE PRAISE YOU FATHER, in JESUS. CHRIST NAME AMEN.  

May 25, 2022
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen draw my heart closer to you and teach me to hear your voice in Jesus'name I pray

May 25, 2022
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I thank You for this day that You has given us today, teach and lead us to fulfill Your Holy will. To understand what You are telling us to do while You talk to us,in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. 

Pastor, great devotional for a time as this. God bless you and Sylvia, Amen. 

May 25, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Thank you, Pastor Dion, for this cautionary word! Lord, share Your heart with me today and teach me to hear Your voice clearly. Find me obedient. Amen

May 25, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. 

May 25, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

I feel so tired sometimes dear God. Help me Amen

May 25, 2022
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Marilyn Salter
Marilyn Salter

I pray Lord that I see the legalism for what it is and hold dear to the teachings you have given. Stay with me and guide down the path that you see fit for me. Amen

May 25, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

May 26, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

May 26, 2022