Phoning it In

Text for discussion: Matthew 23

No one wants to admit that there are times when he or she does not give the very best effort, but when that happens we call it, "going through the motions" or "phoning it in."  Many times when this happens there isn't much impetus for refreshing and helpful change.  When Jesus comes on the scene it always upturns tables and overturns the apple cart.  His words and ways always require a reassessment on our part.  It was the same with the chief priests, scribes, and Pharisees.  

Their motivation was to destroy or be destroyed.  It would be their eventual undoing.  

The Hymn:  The Day Thou Gavest