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Thursday, January 23, 2025

January 23 -- "The Two Roots of Error"

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Jesus' words in Mark 12 are truly striking! He directly challenges the beliefs of a religious group known as the Sadducees, revealing the two flaws in their thinking: ignorance of the Scriptures and a lack of understanding of God's immense power. Our own spiritual struggles and misconceptions often stem from these very same issues.

The Scriptures, God's divine Word, form the bedrock of our faith. They teach us about God's nature, His plan for our salvation, and how to live in a way that pleases Him. When we don't engage with Scripture, we become vulnerable to deceit and mistakes. The Bible acts as our guide, leading us towards truth and aligning us with God's will. Without a solid grasp of Scripture, we become easy prey for false teachings and misguided beliefs.

Think of Scripture as the foundation for your beliefs. When encountering new ideas or teachings, you can measure them against the Bible to determine their validity. This helps you distinguish between truth and falsehood. Being well-versed in Scripture enables you to spot warning signs and avoid teachings that contradict Biblical principles.

The second root of error that Jesus points out is a failure to recognize God's incredible power. The Sadducees rejected anything supernatural, including the resurrection, the afterlife, and the existence of angels and demons. They confined God to the physical realm, unable to comprehend His power to resurrect the dead and bring about a new creation. Essentially, the Sadducees' mistake was trying to fit God's power into a limited human framework.

By overlooking the clear evidence of God's power beyond the physical realm, experienced by the Jewish people, they restricted their perception of who God truly was and what He could achieve. This, in turn, led to a distorted understanding of God and significant errors in their beliefs.

Jesus’ words remind us to anchor our faith in two vital truths: the Scriptures and the power of God. Like the Sadducees, we risk error when we neglect God’s Word or confine His power to human limitations. Commit to studying Scripture daily, allowing it to shape your beliefs and guard you against false teachings. At the same time, trust God’s limitless power to work beyond what you can see or understand.

As you hold fast to His Word and trust in His might, may your faith be strengthened, your discernment sharpened, and your life transformed by the living God.

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