Mateus 13

John Piper · Citado em PreceptAustin

Mateus 13

Piper points out that "the final and most fearful consequence of having the Word taken from our hearts. Jesus says in John 15, "Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away . . . If a man does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned." Ultimately what is at stake if Satan takes away the Word of God is our salvation. Without the Word of God abiding and taking root in our heart we cannot bear fruit, be disciples, or inherit eternal life. So it matters more than words can express that we not be among those who hear the Word and lose it to the work of Satan. (Satan Takes Away the Word) Steven

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Piper - The reason I feel confident in saying that this too is the work of Satan, even though Jesus doesn't mention him here, is that persecution is mentioned and this is a key strategy of Satan elsewhere in the New Testament. For example, when Paul heard that the Thessalonian Christians were being persecuted, he chalked it up to the devil and said, "For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent that I might know your faith, for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and that our labor would be in vain." (1 Th 3:5+) It's clear that Paul saw persecution as a work of Satan that could destroy the gospel labor he had expended. In other words, the Word could be taken away. (ED: ALSO COMPARE THE PERSECUTION SATAN BROUGHT ON JOB - Job 1:12-19, Job 2:3-10) Affliction (2347)(thlipsis from thlibo = to crush, press together, squash, hem in, compress, squeeze in turn derived from thláo = to break) originally expressed sheer, physical pressure on a man. Thlipsis is a strong term which does not refer to minor inconveniences, but to real hardships. Medically thlipsis was used of the pulse (pressure). It is a pressing together olives in a press in order to extract the oil and of squeezing grapes to extract the juice. It conveys the idea of being squeezed or placed under pressure or crushed beneath a weight. When, according to the ancient law of England, those who willfully refused to plead guilty, had heavy weights placed on their breasts, and were pressed and crushed to death, this was literally thlipsis. Thlipsis thus refers not to mild discomfort but to great difficulty. Figuratively thlipsis pictures one being "crushed" by intense pressure, difficult circumstances, suffering or trouble pressing upon them from without. THOUGHT- Think of thlipsis as the "toothpaste word" for when pressure comes on you, what comes out is what is within, either the fruit of the Spirit or the rotten fruit of the flesh! (cf Mt 12:34b+) Persecution (1375)(diogmos from dioko = to chase, to pursue) literally refers to a chase or pursuit and figuratively means to put to flight or to pursue with repeated acts of enmity. To persecute is to to harass in a manner designed to injure, vex, grieve, or afflict. Used 8x in NT - Matt. 13:21; Mk. 4:17; Mk. 10:30; Acts 8:1+; Acts 13:50+; Ro 8:35+; 2 Co. 12:10+; 2 Th. 1:4; 2 Ti 3:11+ Immediately he falls away - Notice this immediately (euthus) unfortunately cancels out their immediately receiving the Word with joy in Mt 13:20. Falls away could be paraphrase stumbles, falls into a trap, takes offense. In English word scandalized means struck with disgust or revulsion. They turn away quickly (immediately) from the Word and the God of the Word. Fall away is in the present tense indicating this is their continual state. These are not believers who fell away for a while (cf Backsliding), but those who continued to fall away. Falls away (stumbles; takes offense) (4624)(skandalizo from skandalon= a trap = put a snare ; Eng = scandalize) means to put a snare or stumbling block in the way, and so causing to stumble or to take offense. They are in a sense "scandalized" by the Word, where the English word scandalized means struck with disgust or revulsion. Broadus - "the man finds an obstacle to progress, and abandons the gospel he had apparently received." Paul alludes to this in his last letter to Timothy writing "You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes." (2Ti 1:15+) Adrian Rogers says of this soil "what you have is a false profession. And it is all emotionalism. Oh, there are these people. You can give an invitation and get people to get emotional and to give their heart to Jesus, but they don’t really mean business with God. There is no root. It is all emotion. Now I’m not against emotion. Praise God for emotion. But, friend, you’re not saved by emotion. Sometimes people think that in order to be saved you have to shout or cry. You may do both, but you don’t have to do either. The Bible doesn’t mention feelings. You’re not saved by feelings. As a matter of fact, as far as I can find, the word feeling is only used twice in the entire New Testament. Over and over again, the Bible speaks of faith, trust, and commitment—of a life that is rooted in Jesus Christ. Now let me tell you something, friend, about these emotional, candy-legged soldiers. They say, “Yes, I’m going for Christ.” They’ll join anything if you give them a badge and a button. But listen. As soon as persecution and affliction comes, they fall away. There are some people who would give up membership in this church before they would give up getting a new car. There are some people, if it gets tough and if it gets tight, they will fall away. They won’t lose their salvation. They never had it. They are about a half-inch deep. Listen. Salvation is the deepest work of God. Your emotions are the shallowest part of your life. God doesn’t do His deepest work in the shallowest part. I’m not against emotions, but you’ve got to be more than just a half-inch deep. Do you mean business with God? (Be Careful How You Hear - go to page 83). Ray

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Piper - A wartime mindset must include shrewd knowledge of enemy tactics. Ephesians 5:11, “Take no part in unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” Christianity stands or falls with the reality of Satan and demons. Why? Because Jesus spent his whole ministry fighting them. If they are not real he is reduced to a comic figure. What is Satan’s aim and his strategies? 1. He is the father of lies. (John 8:44) His nature is falsehood! He only speaks the truth in order to deceive. 2. Therefore, his chief enemy is truth—he opposes God’s word. (Genesis 3:1–5.) 3. He casts doubt on God’s goodness. (Genesis 3:1–5) He destroys the obedience of faith. He opposes the truth reaching and converting people. 4. He hinders missions strategy. (1 Thessalonians 2:18) 5. He distorts and prevents effective gospel message. (Acts 13:8–9) 6. He avoids inner need by removing external trouble. (1 John 3:12) 7. He uses the fear of death to hold men in bondage. (Hebrews 2:15) It doesn’t lead them to God because it leads them to get as many kicks here as possible. 8. He causes people to stumble over bad Christian attitudes. (2 Timothy 2:24–26) 9. He blinds the minds of unbelievers. (2 Corinthians 4:4) 10. He exploits a lack of understanding. (Matthew 13:19) 11. He suggests ways that don’t involve suffering. (Matthew 16:23; Matthew 4:1–11) 12. He imitates religious roles. (2 Corinthians 11:14–15; Matthew 13:28, 30; Revelation 2:9) 13. He misuses Scripture. (Matthew 4:6) 14. He imitates signs and wonders. (2 Thessalonians 2:9; Mark 13:22) 15. He offers exotic occult alternatives. (Revelation 2:19–24 He attacks faith to destroy believers: 16. attacks faith. (1 Thessalonians 3:5; 2 Corinthians 11:3) 17. brings persecution. (Revelation 2:9; 1 Peter 5:8; Luke 22:31) 18. brings sickness. (Job 1:11; 2:5; Luke 13:16) 19. dissension over doctrine and causes rifts. (Romans 16:17–20) 20. sexual allurements. (1 Corinthians 7:5; 1 Timothy 5:15) 21. unresolved anger. (2 Corinthians 2:11; Ephesians 4:27) 22. pride. (1 Timothy 3:6) We began with liar and end with pride. Connection: the truth is that God is God and we are not. It is humbling. The only way to rebel against the lowliness of creaturehood is to be a liar. Humility under God is the great devil resistance (James 4:6–7). (A Wartime Strategy) Matthew 13:40 “So just as the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so shall it be at the end of the age. NET Matthew 13:40 As the weeds are collected and burned with fire, so it will be at the end of the age. GNT Matthew 13:40 ὥσπερ οὖν συλλέγεται τὰ ζιζάνια καὶ πυρὶ [κατα]καίεται, οὕτως ἔσται ἐν τῇ συντελείᾳ τοῦ αἰῶνος· NLT Matthew 13:40 "Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. KJV Matthew 13:40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. ESV Matthew 13:40 Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. NIV Matthew 13:40 "As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. ASV Matthew 13:40 As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire; so shall it be in the end of the world. YLT Matthew 13:40 'As, then, the darnel is gathered up, and is burned with fire, so shall it be in the full end of this age, Matthew 13 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries BUNDLING AND BURNING THE SPIRITUAL TARES Do not miss the fact that in Mt 13:40-43 Jesus spoke more of judgment. He wanted to make sure those who had ears would hear this clear warning of their eternal destiny if they reject His offer of salvation.