What Jesus Did : Luke 6:39-40 - Becoming Like Our Teacher

    by Phil Ware

    Becoming Like Our Teacher - Luke 6:39-40

    Jesus told them this story: "Can a blind man lead another blind man? No! Both of them will fall into a hole. A student is not better than his teacher. But when the student has fully learned, then he will be like his teacher." (ERV) Full Text

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    Key Thought

    Who is the greatest embodiment of generosity, forgiveness, and grace who has ever lived? It is Jesus, of course. So Jesus becomes our example. To follow lesser examples is to be led into a trap. Our goal isn't to be good, but to be godly. Our goal isn't to be the best of our peers, but to be like Jesus before our peers. So let's set our sights on Jesus as our example, especially in the way he extended grace and dealt generously with the people around him.


    Today's Prayer

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    O LORD God Almighty, my precious Abba Father, when this day is done, may you find me more closely conformed to the character of your Son and my Savior. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.


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    Today's Verses in Context


    "Don't judge other people, and you will not be judged. Don't condemn (find guilty) other people, and you will not be condemned. Forgive other people, and you will be forgiven. Give to other people, and you will receive. You will be given much. It will be poured into your hands—more than you can hold. You will be given so much that it will spill into your lap. The way you give to other people is the way God will give to you." Jesus told them this story: "Can a blind man lead another blind man? No! Both of them will fall into a hole. A student is not better than his teacher. But when the student has fully learned, then he will be like his teacher. "Why do you notice the small piece of dust that is in your brother's eye, but you don't see the big piece of wood that is in your own eye? You say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take that little piece of dust out of your eye.' Why do you say this? You can't see that big piece of wood in your own eye! You are a hypocrite. First, take the piece of wood out of your own eye. Then you will see clearly to take the dust out of your brother's eye.

    -- Luke 6:37-42 (ERV)

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