Tag Archives: Pharisees

Seven causes behind legalism

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Few things are more disruptive to unity in the Church than legalism. We must understand the threat of legalism and equip the Church and our families to respond. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Community, Diversity, Elders, elders in the Church, Legalism, Pastors, Unity | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Overly concerned about offending others

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Are we too quick to assume we’re in the wrong when we offend others?  Is there a way to know which plants have not been planted by the Heavenly Father? Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Elders, elders in the Church, Local Church, Pharisees, Teaching of Jesus, Unity | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

It’s not the way you think it is

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Delusional self-confidence based on self-accomplishment is not far removed from self-righteousness. It’s an insidiously deadly poison that can be… Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Blessed by God, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Deception, Following Christ, God's Heart, God's Love, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Greatness, Jesus Christ, Judging others, Kingdom, Legalism, Love, Meaning of life, Mercy, Missions, Personal thoughts, Poor in spirit, Pride, purpose, Radical love, Repentance, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Spiritual inventory, Teaching of Jesus, True Christianity?, Walking with God, Worldview | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Overly concerned about offending others?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Why do some Churches and their leaders let pharisees set the agenda for their ministries? Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Church growth, Church Leadership, Elders, Emerging Leaders, Evangelism, Leadership, Pharisees, Tolerance | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Religious people are dangerous to the Church

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Wisdomforlife

Believers today must take a closer look at the type of judging Jesus condemned. When Jesus said, “judge not” he had a specific kind of judging in mind. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, attitudes of unity, Church Leadership, Difficult people, Judging others, Leadership, Legalism, Pharisees, Uncategorized, Unity | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Protect your Church from Pharisees

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Wisdomforlife

Pharisees will turn a gospel-based ministry into a center for legalism.

Don’t let them. Don’t worry about offending them. Instead… Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Antagonists, Christian life, Christianity, Church, Church discipline, Church growth, Church Leadership, Difficult people, Elders, Grace, Humility, Judging others, Kingdom, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Pastors, Pharisees, Religion, Repentance, Unity | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Are the Pharisees still among us?

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Wisdomforlife

Most people have a negative view of Pharisees. The Pharisees are mostly remembered as the chief antagonists against Jesus. Yet, in all fairness, they had a noble beginning long before the days of Jesus’ earthly life. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Church membership, Jesus Christ, Judging others, Legalism, Pharisees, Unity | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments