Dishonest Disciples
Opening Thoughts:
If there was no resurrection, who do I live for?
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 15:15, Matthew 7:15-20
Devotion:
In Ezekiel 13:1-4, the Lord tells Ezekiel to prophesy against false prophets. 1 Corinthians 15:15 tells us that if there was no resurrection, then we are no better than these and every other person that goes around and preaches a false doctrine. Imagine spending your whole life believing and sharing with others what you thought was true, only to come to the end of your life to realize it was all a lie. But Jesus did rise from the grave! Praise the Lord, a life lived and shared for the Lord will not be in vain. There is purpose, fulfillment, and rewards for a life lived and shared for the Lord.
Application:
Knowing that Jesus rose from the grave, and all that is written in God’s word, shouldn’t we live our life for God and not ourselves? Referring to the end of the world, 2 Peter 3:11 states, “Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness?” If you and I know what the truth is, we should be bold and courageous in telling others about Christ because we are not spreading false doctrine, but the truth of a resurrected Lord and Savior.
Prayer:
Lord, I want to be a Christian who isn’t ashamed to tell others about Jesus. Give me the courage to study your truths and share them with others.