Sometimes, a text is just as terrifying as you think it is. Pay attention to the terror, Jesus says; otherwise, we risk the temptation of associating a hard-hearted boss man with God. The kingdom is God promises more than fear.

Pastor Ben Masters preached "Advent: Refusing Every False Master" on November 15, 2020, the Second Sunday of Advent. Read more about seven-week Advent at http://theadventproject.org/.

Scripture readings: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 and Matthew 25:13-30.

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