< He hated them, since the priests didn’t answer the question honestly. (Biblical)
Luk 20:1 One day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up
Luk 20:2 and said to him, "Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority."
Luk 20:3 He answered them, "I also will ask you a question. Now tell me,
Luk 20:4 was the baptism of John from heaven or from man?"
Luk 20:5 And they discussed it with one another, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why did you not believe him?'
Luk 20:6 But if we say, 'From man,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Luk 20:7 So they answered that they did not know where it came from.
Luk 20:8 And Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
>> That's not flip flopping. That's being protective.
They were basically wise to avoid trouble if they answered in a particular way.
< STRONG But they weren't honest... they lied.
They merely said "we don't know" simply to avoid trouble. Why couldn't they just say that it is a controversial issue, and by saying one thing or another, they'll be in trouble? Perhaps Jesus would understand.
< By example, he didn’t flip flop by refusing to say killer positions.
He said that He was the Son of God many times, which would get Him killed. In fact, it is what actually got him killed with the crucifixion. But of course, He allowed Himself to get killed like that for our sins.| < Prev | Next > |
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