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Luke 7:30 · KJV

"But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him."

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Passage Context

28For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
29And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
30But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
31And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?
32They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to God's counsel in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to accept or reject guidance?

3

When have you found it difficult to follow spiritual advice?

Life Application

faith

Be open to God's guidance and seek to align your actions with His will.

self-reflection

Examine areas in your life where you may be resisting God's counsel.

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