Day 21

Luke 13-15

Jesus confronted the issue of righteousness on several occasions. Here in Luke 13:1-5  Jesus takes on a false view of why certain people suffer from unexpected catastrophes. The popular view said that people suffered tragedy because of sin in their lives. Jesus made it clear in both of His examples that this was not true. Jesus simply asked if these people that died were worse sinners than the all other who did not die. Jesus then answers His own question by saying unless you all repent you will perish as well.

This is true today in the world we live in. Everyone has their own view on how they can or can't be right with God. Some say that all religions lead to the same God. The false righteousness that Jesus confronted here said that being right with God had to do with what one did or didn't do. He leveled the playing field by telling them that they were no better than the people that perished.

Here is the application to all of us. If you have a right relationship with God, you have it not because of what you have brought to the table but by what Christ has brought. Jesus brings the sacrifice of His perfect sinless life on the cross in exchange for our sinful totally unacceptable lives. We must never think we are better than what we are. We are nothing without Jesus in our lives. No matter what we do, we will never produce real fruit outside of living in Christ (John 15:5).

Congrats on completing your third week in the chase. I hope you are enjoying getting close to God in His word. Have a great day.