Today's title has to do with how God has been dealing with me concerning sin. Knowing that this message may offend those that are listening, but we know that God's Word does do that according to Matthew 15:10-20. That is If it is found or exposed in our lives. The question would be, how would we react to the truth of God's Word. "Jesus offended the religious leaders and the text indicates that He meant to do it. He did it on purpose. He offended them because they were following their traditions and their commandments of traditions instead of the Scriptures themselves. The reason He offended them is given in verse 13, 'That which is not planted of My Father must be rooted up.' They are going down the wrong path and Jesus says, 'I put a hindrance there.' Put something there for them to stumble over while they are making their way down the wrong path. Gave them something to think about, something to challenge them with. And in that sense, the offense is purely acceptable; in fact, something the Lord does all the time."
I would rather have God discipline me with His Word and expose things in my life that need not be there (psalms 139: 23-24), than to have my ears be tickled ( meaning: teachings that cater to one's desires rather than truth ,2 Timothy 4:3-4). So, much is invested in this podcast concerning this topic. So, tune in today.