John 18: 28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it
was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium,
lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. 29 Pilate then went out to them and said, “What
accusation do you bring against this Man?”
30 They
answered and said to him, “If He were not an evildoer, we would not have
delivered Him up to you.”
31 Then
Pilate said to them, “You take Him and judge Him according to your law.”
Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is not
lawful for us to put anyone to death,” 32 that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled
which He spoke, signifying by what death He would die.
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After watching the
movie filled with sex, violence and racy humor, we all laughed and went home.
The next day I attended church and they showed clips from various movies to
illustrate a point. I would be so embarrassed if everyone at church saw what I
just watched the night before.
- There were places “I” declared holier than other places.
- There were things “I” did that I declared holier than other things.
- There were words “I” said that I declared holier than other words.
The church leaders
were bent on murdering JESUS to gain back their popularity. They led HIM to a
place they declared unholy, therefore they would not enter. When asked what
accusation they had against JESUS, they could not answer forthright.
- JESUS wants me to know that my declarations of righteousness are like filthy, blood soaked, dung filled rags.
- JESUS wants me to know that any graceless words I use on others will be used on me.
- JESUS wants me to know that trying to live a double life between sin and holiness is impossible.
All have sinned and
fall short of GOD’s glory. So where is the hope? JESUS is the hope. HE was the
only one who did not sin. Though HE was tempted in every way a human could, HE
resisted and died for the sins of everyone. HE is the only Holy ONE, and I put
my trust in HIM to wash away my many sins. I need JESUS to declare me holy
because HE IS HOLY.
- Do you compare yourself to others?
- Do you say “Well, at least I’m not like ‘that’ person?”
- Will you look at your mounting sins and ask GOD to cleanse you of ALL unrighteousness by believing in JESUS today?
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