Scripture Union Daily Guide – 2 September 2025: Today’s Devotional Reading and Reflection – Tuesday
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TOPIC: Observe their commands, detest their ways
Opening Prayer
As I read through this passage dear Lord, let your word bring transformation to my life.
Bible Text
Matthew 23:1-15
Meditation Question
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
DAILY GUIDE FOR TODAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2025 OUTLINE:
“Moses’ seat” is a place of spiritual authority. We must subject ourselves to the authority of those God has placed over us to direct us: our pastors, Church and political leaders, etc. (See Romans 13:1-5). No pastor or leader will likely teach you to steal or commit adultery even if he himself is not free from these sinful actions.
However, obeying our leaders does not mean copying their actions unless they are truly following Christ (see 1 Corinthians 11:1). Jesus gave three reasons in today’s passage why we must not copy the sinful actions of religious leaders. First, many of them say one thing and do another. Phylacteries (Matthew 23:5) were small boxes, which contained Scripture verses, worn on the forehead and arm. Tassels were fringes on the outer garment.
The Israelites were to wear them as reminders to obey God’s commands. See Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Numbers 15:37-40. The Scribes and Pharisees wear them for other reasons (Matthew 23:5-7), hence Christ’s second warning. See Matthew 23:13-15 for the third reason and let us take warning from the hard words Jesus used against them here.
And So
By the way you live, are you shutting the door of heaven to the very people you are seeking to win for Christ?
Insight
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Pray for the leaders in your Church so that they can live in such a way that they can truly say with Apostle Paul, “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1).
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Galatians 3:13-14,29
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Ezekiel 10-12.
One Year Bible Reading Plan – Hard Copy version
Ezekiel 21-22
National Prayer Bulletin – Tue Sep 02, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
CHILDREN AND PRIMARY SCHOOL MINISTRY WEEK OF EMPHASIS IN PILGRIMS GROUPS (1ST-7TH)
“Teach them to your children. Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working” Deut. 6:7
THANK GOD FOR:
• His love for children and helping us to fulfill the ministry Aim. • The HOD children, TSes and Group presidents who are to anchor the activities of the week.
PRAY FOR:
• The anchor persons from the grass root to ensure the week’s activities run smoothly. • Grace upon the leaders to mobilize and encourage brethren for good participation. • Open heavens upon the program.
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