Comments on: Following Jesus or the Pharisees? A 10 Point Check

By: Sandra Basham

Sandra Basham — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 05:31:35 +0000

Brian, very timely blog….my experience and observations tell me that being offended easily is an indicator…..as is that whole having to defend God thing…often in anger. Love your work.

By: Allen Browne

Allen Browne — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:39:43 +0000

11. You often use guilt to motivate people (making them feel they’re not living up to God’s expectations).

12. You want to be in control of the the people around you.

13. You’re not living under Jesus’ authority.

By: Peter Oliver

Peter Oliver — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:13:32 +0000

Good thoughts, Brian. Thanks. I think we all need to read Jesus’ criticisms of the Pharisees with the thought “Could he be talking to me?” at the front of our minds. Especially those of us who are in acknowledged positions of leadership.

Thanks again.

By: Steve Wickham

Steve Wickham — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 01:50:23 +0000

Thanks for the checklist, Brian. Thank God, there are things for me to work on.

Also appreciated Steve Izett’s reflection.

By: Barry

Barry — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 01:46:05 +0000

Great to read….. And reflect!
Thank you!

By: Steve Izett

Steve Izett — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 23:15:02 +0000

Thanks Brian.
When I read the gospels as a younger self, I can now see that young man’s deep pathetic need to judge others and place himself firmly on Jesus side.
With the gifts of grace, the weathering of time, and the wisdom of His voice which has come to live in me, I have come to realise the shadow I once saw in others was actually my own. The truth I am finding is that those shadows recede further and further into my very soul. But in the fullness of his grace, I can also see the arms of his love reach still deeper to save me.

Thanks again for being one of those gifts of grace.
Steve