Itching Ears

Wednesday, August 10

Itching Ears

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16

The Scripture speaks of the last days when people will choose to be lawless. They’ll disregard holiness and righteousness and choose to be fed on stuff that pleases their itching ears.

When Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, it wasn’t because they didn’t know the Word of God. It was because they were being partial to Gods written Word. They chose to obey and insist on some parts but ignored other, important parts. In their case, they expounded on the laws of Moses, trying not to break any of the laws, but they completely missed the mark when it came to heart the of God.

If we only want to listen to things about grace, and we disregard the truth, then we’re deceived and we’re leaning towards lawlessness. On the other hand, if we just listen to truth without applying grace, then we’re like the Pharisees, lacking in their understanding of love and compassion.

We can’t overlook God’s love and grace when it comes to His laws and commands. That love and grace is what’s compelled Him to give us laws, commands, and guidelines, so we can stay under His covering and protection.

So today ask yourself the question, “Am I Having a balanced diet? Do I appreciate correction as well as acceptance? Do I appreciate rebuke as well as love, and truth as well as grace?”