The temple in Jerusalem looked the part, a magnificent place of worship, but inside it was a den of thieves. It is easy just to apply it to the scribes and the pharisees, outward rightious but full of wickedness. But you need to see yourself.Do you appear to be a Christian? You honour God with your lips, but what about your heart? Have you ever received Jesus Christ as your saviour and Lord? Paul said "I am crucified with Christ." You need to be born again.

The Lord Jesus Christ was hungry, he looked for fruit but finding none he cursed the tree. What does this teach about Christ and about you?

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Blind Bartimaeus cried out, Jesus thou Son of David have mercy on me. He had nothing to offer, but received all he needed. The grace of God provided.

The first century Christians were experiencing afflictions and discouragement. At the same time, they had forgotten that God chastens those whom he loves. Whatever you are may be going through, you need to believe that ultimately, God does it for your good, even if it does not feel like it at the time.