0249. 246. “Contrary to Jesus”

246. “Contrary to Jesus”

Paul acknowledged he was wrong when he acted as Saul, although he thought he was right—1Ti_1:13. He was acting “contrary to the Name of Jesus” (Act_26:9). We are always wrong when we act “contrary” to Him. To go contrary to Him is when we are—

1. Blinded by prejudice—2Ki_5:11.

2. Surfeited by worldliness—Luk_21:34.

3. Obsessed by error—1Ti_1:10.

4. Swayed by Satan—Luk_22:31-34.

5. Inflated with pride—1Ti_3:6.

6. Dominated by self—3Jn_1:9.

7. Moved by envy—Act_13:45.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH