To say that authority, whether secular or religious, supplies no ground for morality is not to deny the obvious fact that it supplies a sanction.
Alfred Jules Ayer (1910-1989, British philosopher)
Matthew 27:22-24
Pilate asked them, “What should I do then with Jesus, who is called Messiah?” They all answered, “Crucify Him!” Then he said, “Why? What has He done wrong?” But they kept shouting, “Crucify Him!” all the more. When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. See to it yourselves!” (HCSB)
I can imagine that at the Judgment Seat of Christ many would murmur as Pontius Pilate took his seat. Many would begin to speculate on his fate, and on his future, and yes, the blood will still be on his hands. Pilate even had warning from his wife, “Have nothing to do with this man,” but he thought that he had found a way to sidestep responsibility.
Now I have a question for all Christians that are living in this current world, where increasingly we come under suspicion and harassment. Currently in some way every day people are asking us this same question, “what should I do then with Jesus.” So my question is this, are you sidestepping?
Today they crucify Christ all over again; they still want to make Him a byword, and not The Word. In the midst of today’s tribulation we must remember Peter’s denial and remember to be faithful, even when it is not popular to be so. We cannot pass off our responsibility to others and wash our hands of trouble. We must proclaim Him “Messiah” and remain innocent of His Blood, or sit beside Pilate…God Bless.
Pastor William
Alfred Jules Ayer (1910-1989, British philosopher)
Matthew 27:22-24
Pilate asked them, “What should I do then with Jesus, who is called Messiah?” They all answered, “Crucify Him!” Then he said, “Why? What has He done wrong?” But they kept shouting, “Crucify Him!” all the more. When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was starting instead, he took some water, washed his hands in front of the crowd, and said, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. See to it yourselves!” (HCSB)
I can imagine that at the Judgment Seat of Christ many would murmur as Pontius Pilate took his seat. Many would begin to speculate on his fate, and on his future, and yes, the blood will still be on his hands. Pilate even had warning from his wife, “Have nothing to do with this man,” but he thought that he had found a way to sidestep responsibility.
Now I have a question for all Christians that are living in this current world, where increasingly we come under suspicion and harassment. Currently in some way every day people are asking us this same question, “what should I do then with Jesus.” So my question is this, are you sidestepping?
Today they crucify Christ all over again; they still want to make Him a byword, and not The Word. In the midst of today’s tribulation we must remember Peter’s denial and remember to be faithful, even when it is not popular to be so. We cannot pass off our responsibility to others and wash our hands of trouble. We must proclaim Him “Messiah” and remain innocent of His Blood, or sit beside Pilate…God Bless.
Pastor William
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