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TODAY’S WORD…

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Jesus said to His disciples,

“Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”

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Judas, who betrayed Him, said,

“Surely not I, Rabbi?”

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Jesus replied, “You have said so.”

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– Matthew 26:21,25 (NRSV)

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REFLECTION…

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If I was sitting in a group with Jesus present,

and I hear Him speak about someone betraying Him,

would I anxiously look deeply enough into myself

to find out whether I could be the one?

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Whenever I go to church to be in Jesus’ presence,

do I examine my conscience

to find out whether I am betraying Him in one way or another?

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Am I betraying Jesus at this moment in time,

self-centredly acting contrary to His teachings and commandments,

but have found some excuse or other to convince myself that I am not,

and that Jesus will understand me anyway?

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What if Jesus where to look at me directly, now,

and ask me if I was betraying Him…?

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Am I…in any way?

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Jesus helps us see and decide if we are betraying Him…

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"It is the thought-life that defiles you.

For from within, out of a person’s heart, come

evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed,

wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure,

envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.

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All these vile things come from within;

they are what defile you and make you unacceptable to God."

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– Jesus Christ (Mk 7:20-23)

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“No one can serve two masters…”

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– Jesus Christ (from Mat 6:24)

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord Jesus, help me face the truth about myself,

and please forgive me.

I do not want to serve two masters – I shall only serve You!

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