LET GOD GUIDE YOU
The three similar accounts of Jesus,{Matthew, Mark and Luke},
appear to be translations into Greek from several Hebrew oral
traditions concerning Jesus, many years after Jesus ministry was
completed on Earth. This story about religious leaders questioning
Jesus authority is so enjoyable that it was apparently found almost
identically in most of the Hebrew oral traditions, as it is almost the
same in all three accounts. Jesus was very sharp in not falling into
their trap, by trapping them when He asked, "WHEN JOHN
BAPTIZED PEOPLE, WAS THAT FROM GOD OR FROM
MAN?" [Mk 11:30 IC]. The religious leaders knew they were
trapped either way they responded, so they refused to answer.
Then Jesus replied "THEN I WILL NOT TELL YOU WHAT
AUTHORITY I USE TO DO THESE THINGS" [Mk 11:33
IC]{Mt 21:27}{Lk 20:8}. This was a living example of Jesus'
teaching "BE AS WISE AS SNAKES AND AS INNOCENT AS
DOVES" [Mt 10:16 CE]. In today's evil world, people are
becoming bolder in speaking against Jesus. The best way to be
wise is to follow Jesus' example and be guided by God on what to
"SAY" and "DO" [Jn12:49, 14:31], utilizing God's wisdom. Does
God guide you?
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