Matthew 16: 1-4
Are you patient enough to meet the same people with the same behavior, hobbies find fault, like trapping, like fun, accused nonsensical and boldly ask for miracles? That's the lifestyle and behavior of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Is not it all around us there are many people who act and behave like this? The Pharisees and Sadducees are educated people and domiciled, a group of Jews who broke away as a teacher and observer group behavior of people according to the law. They are always at odds with Jesus, that is why on many occasions and in various ways, they always and tried to tempt Jesus.
How did Jesus face Pharisees and Sadducees:
Firmly rejected their request, will not be signaled. Not that Jesus was stingy, impatient, but refers to them of hypocrisy that they scatter so far (2-3).
Jesus did not expel or hate them but referring to their behavior that is not commendable, demanding this and that, but do not believe (4a).
Leave them and cross over to Bethsaida (Mark 8: 22). Jesus did not care what they say because just throw pearls to pigs, waste energy, waste of time; still there are others who are in need of Him. Go to Bethsaida, a lot of people waiting for him, and there Jesus made a lot of miracles to heal many sick people.
Do not be discouraged and disheartened the people who like to try and find fault with us, let's like Jesus that transforms problems into a problem solver. "Have blessing those who curse you" (Luke 8: 28a); "... Be ye blessed ..." (1 Peter 3: 9).
Inspiration: Please continue to be a blessing in the midst of a storm of temptation.
Moment of Inspiration.
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