Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
It is beyond my comprehension that the Pharisees, Sadducees, and others of the religious elite harbored such hatred and animosity toward Jesus. Time and again, He proved Himself through miracles. His intent was purely good, and His manner was peaceful and non-aggressive. Yet His message cut deeply against the core of their traditions, and they could not tolerate it.
Given their reaction to Christ, I shouldn’t be surprised—but I often am—that this same animosity persists today. Recently, I wrote a small piece about the clean and unclean animals of the Old Testament. My point was that the overwhelming details of the law were perfectly fulfilled by only one man: Jesus Christ. The law was never ultimately about what we could or couldn’t eat; it was to show that we could never meet God’s righteous standard without a Savior.
To this, one person, in particular, took major exception. She lashed out angrily, almost hatefully, that I would dare to call any of the unclean animals “food.”
Notice what Jesus did in response to the Pharisees. He simply withdrew from the place. He didn’t stop His ministry. He just stopped ministering to them.
Sometimes, the most effective ministry we can have with a person is no ministry at all. Leave them alone. Focus on others. God will work in their heart in His own time and way.
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Walk Away: Christ’s Response to Opposition
If you’ve faced opposition when sharing the truth, remember Jesus’ example: focus on those willing to hear and trust God to work in His time.
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Take the next step today—pray for wisdom to discern when to continue or when to walk away, and ask God to guide your ministry efforts.
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