Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with eyesight sharpened by faith:

“It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.”
(Philippians 1:15)

Thank You for giving it to me straight-up, Jesus.

Some of Your spokespeople have hearts that aren’t right.

For them, it’s all about one-upmanship:

they’ve got to have a bigger crowd than the next preacher
more of the latest/greatest buildings and equipment
more praise from the people who gather to hear them preach.

What happened to them, Jesus?

Was there never a time when they were truly Yours?

Or did following You prove to be so much harder than they imagined it would be

that they just bold-faced sold out?

Is it possible that others of them are Satanically blinded?

Or self-deluded?

But thanks even more for reminding me:

not everyone is like that.

Don’t let me get cynical, Jesus!

Please!

Help me keep my eyes focused solely

on You.

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Nehemiah 6:8-9; Psalms 141:8; Romans 12:17-21; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Galatians 1:6-9; Philippians 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:14-15; Hebrews 12:2; Jude 1:4

What is Lazaroo?

Take Me Deeper

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