Luke 20

46 Guard against the teachers of the Law of Moses! They love to walk around in long robes, and they like to be greeted in the market. They want the front seats in the meeting places and the best seats at banquets. 47 But they cheat widows out of their homes and then pray long prayers just to show off. These teachers will be punished most of all.

Observation:  Jesus is describing how not be like the religious leaders.  They wore clothing that drew attention to themselves in the market place.  I do not think he was referring to the robes clergy wear on Sunday morning.  They also liked to be greeted in public.  They desired to always be in limelight.  They took advantage of widows and then had the audacity to pray long prayers.

Application:  Christianity is not a religion of privileges except to go to heaven.  Just because you are a believers does not mean you will be liked, honored, and given respect.  It could very well mean the opposite.  God is the only one can give you favor with others.  Jesus did not like what he saw in the religious leaders of his day.  John Baptist even said “I must decrease so he can increase.”

Prayer:  May my life be a blessing to others and not a turn-off.

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