'Standards Are Not Forgotten' - Matthew 22:11-14

[Jesus concluded his parable:] "But when the king came in to meet the guests [at the wedding feast for his son], he noticed a man who wasn't wearing the proper clothes for a wedding. 'Friend,' he asked, 'how is it that you are here without wedding clothes?' But the man had no reply. Then the king said to his aides, 'Bind his hands and feet and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
"For many are called, but few are chosen."


—Matthew 22:11-14 NLT

Key Thought​

God is gracious. He longs for all people to come to repentance and find his love and grace and joy! He sent his Son to the world to die for sinners. But, God is still God. He is holy, righteous, and just. He cannot tolerate evil and will not abide sin. Just because he has lavished grace does not mean he has forgotten evil, sin, and the putrid things that Satan unleashes on the world through those who do his will.

While the world may think it wants a softer God, one who tolerates evil in people and does not hold us accountable for the transgressions we commit, deep down we know better. God's grace will save us, but not all receive that grace. Jesus' death will pardon us, but not all call on Jesus as Lord and Savior.

When people will not recognize the grace available to them and live for Christ, they come to his wedding feast in the rags and filth of sin and rebellion. The Father sees this insult as disgusting and as a refusal to respond with proper urgency and appreciation to his gracious invitation!

Today's Prayer​

O mighty and holy Father, thank you for all you have done to invite me to your feast of joy and love. Thank you for the price Jesus paid to make my inclusion at this great banquet even possible. Please fill me with your Spirit as I try to live for you in ways that bring you glory and that honor the sacrifice Jesus made to include me. In Jesus' precious and holy name, I offer my thanks. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Revelation 22:12-16
• Matthew 7:21-23
• Revelation. 22:5-8

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[Lewallen]

The best standards we have in life come from God word. If we just start loving the Lord and living like Him, then we shall be found faithful before God.

 

[CounselorEvelynn]

Live a life like Jesus lived. Walk in His steps. Do what He did. Pray just like Jesus prayed. Wherever He went, Jesus prayed. In the city of Jerusalem, in the woods, with lots of people surrounding Him. At the cross Jesus said. Forgive them Father, for they do not know what they do. Heavenly standards allows us to touch the heart of God the Father who love us with an everlasting love and cares for us.

 

[Rizakar]

Amen. We must never deceive ourselves into thinking anything connected with the flesh is going to be accepted by our Beloved Lord and Savior because that is a lie from the pit and has no part with true believers thinking in Jesus Holy Name. Amen.

 

[BrotherBernard]

We cannot walk one feet with the devil and the other one with God. We must choose whom to serve, Mammon or the Lord. We must follow Gods standards of living, He clearly said. Be ye holy for My Father which is in heaven is holy.