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      June 9, 2022 – Our Daily Bread ODB Today || Rejecting Rationalization

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      Our Daily Bread 9th June 2022
      Our Daily Bread 9 June 2022 ODB Devotional for Thursday

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      READ THURSDAY ODB DEVOTIONAL, OUR DAILY BREAD 9TH JUNE 2022 DEVOTIONS WRIITEN BY Tim Gustafson (OUR DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES)

      TOPIC: Rejecting Rationalization

      TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Mark 7:6–13

      KEY VERSE: You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions. – Mark 7:8

      BIBLE IN  A YEAR: 2 Chronicles 32–33; John 18:19–40

      Our Daily Bread 9 June 2022 ODB Devotional | INSIGHT

      The weight of Jesus’ indictment of the religious leaders (Mark 7:1, 5), the Pharisees and scribes, becomes even more striking when we explore the words He used. He called them “hypocrites” (hypokritēs, v. 6). These religious leaders appeared to be something that they weren’t. They had “let go of the commands of God and [were] holding on to human traditions” (v. 8).

      The word translated “let go of” (aphiēmi) is widely used in the New Testament and includes the idea of “sending away” or “releasing.” Though they had “let go” of God’s authoritative commands, they were “holding on to” (krateō) their traditions. Another word that brings the error of the religious gatekeepers into focus is “nullify” (akyroō, a legal term for “to invalidate,” v. 13). Adherents to any system where “tradition” trumps God’s “truth” are ripe for rebuke.

      Our Daily Bread 9 June 2022 ODB Devotional | MESSAGE

      An Atlanta police officer asked a driver if she knew why he’d stopped her. “No idea!” she said in bewilderment. “Ma’am, you were texting while driving,” the officer gently told her. “No, no!” she protested, holding up her cell phone as evidence. “It’s an email.”

      Using a cell phone to send an email doesn’t grant us a loophole from a law that prohibits texting while driving! The point of the law isn’t to prevent texting; it’s to prevent distracted driving.

      Jesus accused the religious leaders of His day of creating far worse loopholes. “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God,” He said, quoting the command to “Honor your father and mother” as evidence (Mark 7:9–10). Under the hypocritical cloak of religious devotion, these wealthy leaders were neglecting their families. They simply declared their money as “devoted to God,” and voila, no need to help Mom and Dad in their old age. Jesus quickly got to the heart of the problem. “You nullify the word of God by your tradition,” He said (v. 13). They weren’t honoring God; they were dishonoring their parents.

      Rationalization can be so subtle. With it we avoid responsibilities, explain away selfish behavior, and reject God’s direct commands. If that describes our behavior, we’re merely deceiving ourselves. Jesus offers us the opportunity to exchange our selfish tendencies for the guidance of the Spirit behind His Father’s good instructions.

      Our Daily Bread 9th June 2022 ODB Devotional | ODB For Thursday

      REFLECT: In what areas of your life do you find yourself rationalizing? How do these rationalizations square with the wisdom of the Bible?

      PRAY: God, I need Your wise discernment. Rescue me from my denial of my own guilt. Help me live in step with Your Spirit.

      READ: Our Daily Bread 8th June 2022 Devotional | Generosity And Joy

      Our Daily Bread 9 June 2022 ODB Devotional For Thursday. Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB) is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 600 employees. It produces several devotional publications, including Our Daily Bread. our daily bread booklet. Our Daily Bread 9 June 2022 Devotional Message

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