More Than Anything
August 11, 2019
What do you want most? If time and money were no object and you could have, go, do, or become anything…what would it be? What is your greatest desire? You can be honest with yourself; there’s no one to impress here.
This week, in our continuing study of Matthew’s gospel, we’re looking at Jesus' last significant public teaching before His journey to the cross begins. And this question is at the heart of His teaching. There’s no longer any reason for Jesus to be cautious about who might be offended, and He pulls no punches as He calls out the double standards and hypocrisy of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and other religious leaders. It can be tempting as we study this passage, to put ourselves in the cheering section, thinking, “Yeah! You tell 'em, Jesus!” But before we cheer too loudly, we need to look closely at our own hearts, desires, and motives.
So, what do you want most; more than anything else?