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  • Zac Poonen

    Pharisees Persecute Those Who Don't Listen to Them

    By Zac Poonen
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    MAT 7:1MAT 18:15LUK 6:37JHN 9:34ROM 14:101CO 5:12GAL 6:1EPH 4:15JAS 5:191PE 5:2

    Zac Poonen addresses the persecution faced by those who do not conform to the authority of Pharisaical leaders, exemplified by the blind man who was healed by Jesus and subsequently cast out of the synagogue. He emphasizes that while the Pharisees could not heal, they sought to control and condemn, contrasting their approach with Jesus' method of seeking to restore and win back those who have sinned. Poonen warns against the dangers of church leaders who prioritize authority over compassion, urging that excommunication should be a last resort, and that the goal should always be reconciliation. He highlights the importance of addressing sin with love and understanding rather than judgment and exclusion, as true leadership reflects Christ's heart for restoration.

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