Norm’s Notes for January 13, 2018

Today’s Scripture Reading:

• Genesis 25
• Matthew 15:21-16:28
• Psalm 8:4-9
• Proverbs 1:30-31

An Excerpt From Our Tuesday Class (10:30 AM):

Take Heed and Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees (Matthew 16:6; Mark 8:15)

• Self-Righteousness (Luke 18:9-14; John 8:3-9).
• Love of praise (Matthew 6:2, 5).
• Traditionalism (Matthew 15:1-6).
• Lip Service Religion (Matthew 15:8, 9).
• Hypocrisy (Matthew 23).
• Inconsistent (Matthew 23:23, 24).

How to Avoid Such Harmful Influences:

• Be humble (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:6).
• Do not seek the praise the men (1 Corinthians 4:5; Galatians 1:10; Ephesians 6:5-7).
• Be sincere (Philippians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 8:8; Titus 2:7).
• Draw near to God (James 4:7-10).