Matthew 21:26, 46 - "But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the people; for they all regard John as a prophet. ... When they sought to seize Him, they feared the people, because they considered Him to be a prophet."
Just as in Jesus' day, the great hallmark trait of a Pharisee is the fear of man. When a man or woman truly surrenders to God, they tremble before God with joy and the fear of the Lord. They understand that fearing what man might think in regard to their faith is superfluous and without merit. They have eyes upon Jesus and not on what others might say or do in a "religious" manner.
If we are not being seized by God and the things of Him, then we desire to seize Jesus to silence Him within. We are allowing our flesh to rule which will always seek to arrest Jesus and kill Him regarding His Lordship in our lives. Are we allowing Jesus full liberty within? Or, have we like the Pharisees a fear of man and selfish desire that seeks to elevate self? May we all submit to the fear of the Lord and allow Him to reign within us all.
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