S - Scripture
Matthew 23 v. 23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and coming, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law, justice and mercy and faith; these you ought to of done without neglecting the others.
O - Observation
Focus. This verse is all about Focus. The scribes and Pharisees focus was on what they gave, since it can be seen, and more importantly tallied and counted, kind of like profit. But, Jesus points out that they missed the mark, their heart was NOT in the right place. Justice, Mercy, Faith, if you could wrap them into one word it is Love. And God is love. Back in Matthew 22 v. 37-39, Jesus explains love. "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind." (Faith) And, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Justice and Mercy) Finally, note Jesus last statement, one should not neglect either love and tithing.
A - Application
How am I doing on the weightier matters of the Law? Justice, Mercy and Faith?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to be fully focused on you. Strengthen me to Love. Love Will.
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