Beware Flowing Robes

Since my revelation of Christ, I have found it increasingly difficult to look at religious leaders adorned in their robes, hats and other religious clothing. There is something greatly unsettling about these images. I was discussing this topic with Christine recently, and she reminded me of some Scripture in the Gospel of Mark that addressed this issue head on. In Mark, Chapter 12, we read:

"As he taught, Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely." (Mark 12:38-40)

Isn't that striking? Here we have, as clear as day, Jesus telling us that we should watch out for those religious leaders that walk around in flowing robes. And yet, we have religious leader after religious leader donning the flowing robes and going out into the world pretending to preach the Gospel.

Something is definitely wrong with this behavior. Jesus, in fact, told us so. The Lord said:

Such men will be punished most severely.
(Mark 12:40)

If you are finding yourself turned off by the appearance of religious leaders, you can take some solace in knowing that the Lord will be dealing with these impure and evil hearts in due time.

May your heart be pure and may you see Christ as all in all.

Agape,

Steve