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Es Lo Que Está Adentro Lo Que Cuenta, Parte 1

March 3, 2026·26 min·2 clips

The scribes and Pharisees meticulously counted mint leaves for tithing but forgot justice and mercy—what does Jesus say about cleaning only the outside of the cup?

The episode opens with host Irving Ravello framing the discussion around the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees, who meticulously tithed mint leaves but neglected justice, mercy, and faith. He references Jesus's analogy of straining out a gnat but swallowing a camel. The study proper begins with Dr. Adrian Rogers's teaching, voiced by Pastor Lenin de Llanón, on Matthew 5. Rogers introduces the theme with the archaeological discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, contrasting the golden mask with the decaying mummy inside as a metaphor for spiritual emptiness behind religious facades. Jesus's statement in Matthew 5:20 that one's righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees is highlighted. Rogers then imagines a church filled with Pharisees: they would attend services, be punctual, carry Bibles, tithe, avoid swearing and adultery—and still go to hell, emphasizing the need for internal transformation. The first of six illustrations from Jesus addresses the commandment 'You shall not murder.' Rogers explains that Jesus extends this to anger and contempt, showing that hatred in the heart is spiritually equivalent to murder. The episode includes a personal anecdote from Rogers's time as a counselor at a Billy Graham crusade, where a girl told her mother, 'You can't see my heart,' illustrating the disconnect between external perceptions and internal sin. Rogers argues that people sin because they are sinners at heart, not the other way around. The teaching delves into biblical exegesis, clarifying that 'You shall not murder' does not prohibit capital punishment, killing animals for food, or self-defense, but does prohibit homicide, suicide, and abortion. Rogers states that legal abortion is still murder in God's eyes. The episode concludes with an altar call prayer for salvation, contact information for the ministry, and promotions for the 'Edifiquemos sobre la Roca' sermon series. A testimonial from Pastor Javier in Colombia praises the program, and closing remarks reiterate the ministry's details.

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