Counter Questioning
"Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat!”
Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?" Matthew 15:1-3
Answering A Question With A Question
Back when Jesus of Nazareth was walking about and preaching and teaching to multitudes of people 2,000 years ago, groups of people confronted him and asked him multiple questions.
Many times Jesus answered them squarely, sometimes figuratively and other times he counter questioned them back. And most times, no one dared to ask him anymore questions after that. And we see instances of these in the narratives of Matthew, Mark. Luke and John, in the pages of the bible.
Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?" Matthew 15:1-3
Answering A Question With A Question
Back when Jesus of Nazareth was walking about and preaching and teaching to multitudes of people 2,000 years ago, groups of people confronted him and asked him multiple questions.
Many times Jesus answered them squarely, sometimes figuratively and other times he counter questioned them back. And most times, no one dared to ask him anymore questions after that. And we see instances of these in the narratives of Matthew, Mark. Luke and John, in the pages of the bible.
Questions
Today, most people still have questions they would want to ask God. Indeed, all of us have.
The question really is do we want to hear God's response back?
Many times people can dish it out but can't take it back.
But really, we will always have questions and about many things that concern us or bother us, and the answers, surprisingly can be found within the pages of Scripture, if and when we dare to read it.
Even if we are looking to see if God really even exists, the answer we are looking for should be in there, in the bible.
Today, most people still have questions they would want to ask God. Indeed, all of us have.
The question really is do we want to hear God's response back?
Many times people can dish it out but can't take it back.
But really, we will always have questions and about many things that concern us or bother us, and the answers, surprisingly can be found within the pages of Scripture, if and when we dare to read it.
Even if we are looking to see if God really even exists, the answer we are looking for should be in there, in the bible.
Be Openminded
Most times, simply opening up our heart and our mind to that slim chance that everything said about Jesus being possibly real, could be the key to unlocking these answers.
It is alright to be skeptical, but do not dismiss anything as rubbish until you have checked it out for yourself. Most believers started out the same way, and I'm guessing it's the only way.
Simply following or believing blindly, or following tradition or what you have been told or have assumed is true is not really what anyone wants or needs. We each have our own race to run and finish. No one else can run it for us.
Most times, simply opening up our heart and our mind to that slim chance that everything said about Jesus being possibly real, could be the key to unlocking these answers.
It is alright to be skeptical, but do not dismiss anything as rubbish until you have checked it out for yourself. Most believers started out the same way, and I'm guessing it's the only way.
Simply following or believing blindly, or following tradition or what you have been told or have assumed is true is not really what anyone wants or needs. We each have our own race to run and finish. No one else can run it for us.
Staying in our Comfort Zones
Most people conveniently goes with what everyone else thinks is right, they stay in their comfort zones and do not really wish to rock the boat. Well, I guess it's ok until everyone else turns around and walks the other way, or when everything hits the fan or when the boat they're in starts to sink.
You need to really follow what you think is true and right. And start asking the right questions and more importantly, start seeking out the answers for yourself.
#WhenIDontUnderstand
Most people conveniently goes with what everyone else thinks is right, they stay in their comfort zones and do not really wish to rock the boat. Well, I guess it's ok until everyone else turns around and walks the other way, or when everything hits the fan or when the boat they're in starts to sink.
You need to really follow what you think is true and right. And start asking the right questions and more importantly, start seeking out the answers for yourself.
#WhenIDontUnderstand
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