Exalting the Humble
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The Antithesis Of Humility (Matthew 23:1-7).
The Antithesis Of Humility (Matthew 23:1-7).
The misuse of authority (Matt. 23:1-4).
The misuse of authority (Matt. 23:1-4).
The scribes and Pharisees were in a position of authority over Israel (Matt. 23:2).
The scribes and Pharisees were in a position of authority over Israel (Matt. 23:2).
The disciples disciples were to recognize and respect their authority (Matt. 23:3).
The disciples disciples were to recognize and respect their authority (Matt. 23:3).
However, they were not an example to be followed (Matt. 23:3-4).
However, they were not an example to be followed (Matt. 23:3-4).
They’re example was the very antithesis of what God requires of those in authority (1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; 1 Pet. 5:2, 3; 1 Cor. 11:1).
They’re example was the very antithesis of what God requires of those in authority (1 Tim. 4:12; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; 1 Pet. 5:2, 3; 1 Cor. 11:1).
12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); 6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly;
3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;
1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
The wrong motive for works (Matt. 23:5).
The wrong motive for works (Matt. 23:5).
To be seen by men (cf. Matt. 6:1-4, 16-18; Rom. 16:18; 1 Tim. 6:5).
To be seen by men (cf. Matt. 6:1-4, 16-18; Rom. 16:18; 1 Tim. 6:5).
1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.
5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.
The humble motive in our works (Matt. 5:16).
The humble motive in our works (Matt. 5:16).
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
The wrong attitude toward others (Matt. 23:6-7).
The wrong attitude toward others (Matt. 23:6-7).
They exalted themselves above others.
They exalted themselves above others.
The exaltation that is real comes from God (cf. Matt. 6:1-4, 16-18).
The exaltation that is real comes from God (cf. Matt. 6:1-4, 16-18).
1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
The Attitude Of Humility (Matt. 23:8-10).
The Attitude Of Humility (Matt. 23:8-10).
An attitude of equality (Matt 23:8).
An attitude of equality (Matt 23:8).
In contrast to self exaltation, humility is content with equality – “all brethren.”
In contrast to self exaltation, humility is content with equality – “all brethren.”
cf. Prov. 22:2; Gal. 3:28; Rom. 12:3
cf. Prov. 22:2; Gal. 3:28; Rom. 12:3
2 The rich and the poor have this in common, The Lord is the maker of them all.
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
An attitude of reverence (Matt. 23:9).
An attitude of reverence (Matt. 23:9).
An attitude of discipleship (Matt. 23:10).
An attitude of discipleship (Matt. 23:10).
The Exaltation Of Humility (Matt. 23:11-12; cf. Jas. 4:10; 1 Pet. 5:5).
The Exaltation Of Humility (Matt. 23:11-12; cf. Jas. 4:10; 1 Pet. 5:5).
11 But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”