The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 264: Preaching Without Practice (2025)
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Sep 21, 2025 Fr. Mike dives into Jesus' striking parables while emphasizing the dangers of preaching without practice. He exposes the hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees, urging listeners to embody their faith authentically. The discussion also covers warnings about false prophets, tribulation, and the importance of being watchful. Lastly, the conversation touches on evaluating leaders by their actions rather than mere words, all while blending scriptural insights with practical wisdom.
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Membership Isn’t The Same As Disposition
- The wedding garment symbolizes the dispositions required for entry into God's kingdom, not mere physical attendance.
- Fr. Mike warns that being inside a church does not automatically make you a Christian.
Scripture Trumps Limited Reasoning
- Jesus answers Sadducees by showing heaven changes earthly institutions like marriage.
- He uses Exodus to prove God is God of the living, confronting their limited scripture view.
Hear Teaching, Reject Bad Example
- Listen to the teaching authority of church leaders but do not imitate dishonorable behavior.
- Evaluate leaders' actions and follow their doctrine, not their hypocrisy.
