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Devotional - 28th May 2020

'Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven' (Matthew 5:19).

God is our Creator and has given us a set of rules to follow - His commandments. These commandments teach us how to love God and one another. So when we break even one of them, we violate God's command, and in truth we do not keep any of them. James 2:10 says, "Whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all." When we break God's commandments, we are in fact, rebelling against the laws of God's government. We are all under obligation to heed and observe the laws God gives; even the least of His commandments must be received and honoured with respect and obedience. Just as Jesus reproved the teachers of Israel who taught the people themselves, but did not put it in practise; and were therefore unworthy of honour; (which 'he that both teaches and does shall have'). We too are being reproved if we teach but do not practise the law of God, and will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. However, when we regard the Word of God and teach and practise His commandments, we will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Let us not imitate the scribes and pharisees, who content themselves with instructing others of the law and precepts of God without practising them themselves. But let us imitate Jesus who even though never sinned; taught and practised the commandments of God, so we could learn from him and be great in the kingdom of heaven. The Jews taught that some commandments were more important, and that some were small and unimportant. But Christ shows that all of God's commandments are equally important. Let us aim to obey God, because disobedience leads to rebellion.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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