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"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).
The apostle John records the words of Jesus as he, the Good Shepherd, articulates the truth of the motives of the Jewish leaders. They were false teachers – Jesus calls them thieves - out for their own benefit and protection over the sheep: the people of Israel. Jesus makes it clear – his mission is to serve. His purpose is to point others toward a relationship with the Father, which will bring fulfilment through a life of obedience with the Lord.
Apply it in prayer: Father, your son reminds me that I need to watch out for thieves that would preach a false gospel to enrich themselves. Keep me focused on Jesus. He is the only truth I need to learn more about you.
Paul Ciotta
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