Most religious leaders hated Jesus because He loosened people from their prideful grip when He pointed them back to God as He spoke. The ones entrusted to guide the people spiritually stirred them up, plotted against and lied about Jesus, and smugly watched Him die on the cross. Instead of rightly leading the people, they incited them, imprisoning and putting to death those who embraced and proclaimed God’s truth.
Jesus came to earth as Truth: “.
. . To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I
should bear witness unto the truth. Everyone that is of the truth heareth My
voice” (Matthew 18:37). He was trusted, followed, hated, or ignored—everyone
who heard Jesus speak had to decide the truth of His Deity. The same decision is
before us today. Human nature opposing God’s Truth has created and positioned
us for a stormy showdown. We often choose self over righteous living—many entrusted with authoritative
positions over us are more concerned with popularity than doing right; lies and deceit
have run amuck and stirred the people. Believing God’s truth
sometimes comes at a high price, but all who reject it will suffer throughout
eternity, separated from their Creator. Now is the time to decide who and what
you believe. Base your decision on who believes and follows God, upholding His truths,
not humanity’s opinions.
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