READ: Mark 12:28-37
«And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.» - Luke 21:38
The words of Jesus are often so absolute that many have found them difficult to believe. Jesus said, «I am the way, the truth and the life.» He also said, «I am the door. I am the good shepherd. I am the light of the world. No one comes to the Father except by me.» Many of the words of Jesus appear to be extreme and are therefore ignored by a large number of believers. It is time to believe what Jesus said.
The words of Jesus are so simple that they are rarely forgotten. The words of Jesus were easily under- stood by common people. Once you hear either the sayings or the parables of Jesus, you rarely forget them. There have been many backslidden people who came back to God because they remembered their Sunday school Bible stories.
The words of Jesus are from God and are about God. The words of Jesus are not influenced by men. It seemed He did not crave the approval of men; neither did He crave a large following. What He seemed to desire was to please His Father.
I receive not honour from men. - John 5: 41
Most speakers are influenced by their audience. Ex-presidents give speeches and are paid over a hundred thousand dollars per session. Obviously you would want to say things that impress and please your audiences. Not so with Jesus. He had no one to please except His Father. Jesus did not even attempt to get the respect of men.
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