They claim Moses as the authority they belong to, and treat the other man as someone else's follower.

They claim the other man as their teacher, and set Moses outside their circle.

They say both sides have the same teacher, so the dispute is only minor.

They are discussing family descent rather than discipleship.

Keep following faithfully without answering pride with more pride

Answer with contempt so the other person feels small

Hide your allegiance until the pressure passes

Boast in your religious background to shut the criticism down

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and tried to belong to myself. I turn from my sin and from every false source of security. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess you as Lord, and I choose to follow you even when others mock or reject that choice. Make me yours and keep me faithful. Amen.

Receive Jesus and Follow Him

Lord, revive your Church so we do not boast in heritage, titles, or religious pedigree, but in following Jesus. Where we have looked down on others, humble us; where we have feared ridicule, make us faithful; where we have sounded harsh, soften us with grace. Teach us to bear your name well, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

A Church That Follows Christ First

Father, when I am mocked for being a disciple, steady my heart. Keep me from fear, keep me from pride, and help me answer with humility and courage, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Courage When Faith Is Mocked

Pray by naming one place where you are tempted to hide your faith or boast about it. Ask God for a humble, steady heart that belongs to Christ first, and for words that honor him instead of your reputation.

Praying for Humble Words

Bring these to God: any habit of comparing your faith to someone else's; any contempt for people who follow differently; any desire to win respect by sounding superior.

Turning from Spiritual Pride

Thank God that belonging to him does not depend on human approval; thank him for the gift of discipleship; thank him for the grace to stay faithful when others misunderstand.

Gratitude for a Better Allegiance

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John 9 : 28 - Hostility, Allegiance, Discipleship

They reviled  him and said, "You are a disciple of that one; but we are disciples of Moses ."

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