Mark 15:14 KJV
Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
The question is why? Why was there such a hatred for Christ that the people were more willing to let a known murderer free than to let Jesus free? What is it that Jesus had done that led the people to desire Barabbas be set free and Jesus crucified? The people did not answer Pilate but it is not because there wasn't an answer.
They desired to be rid of Christ because leadership told them to
People truly are as sheep having no shepherd. So much so that when any one appears to be taking the lead, it is our nature to follow. Having little confidence and a poor sense of direction, we tend to follow the one who sounds most confident, even if he is just as unsure of himself inside.
They desired to be rid of Christ because it was the popular thing to do
Once the herd was moving in one direction those who had no sense of direction fell into the same pattern. They did not have to know if they were doing the right thing, they were doing the popular thing.
They desired to be rid of Christ because He brought too much conviction into their lives
Jesus challenged and in their minds threatened their comforts. If Jesus is the Messiah, His message changed most of what they believed they knew. They only had two choices; accept Him and become new creatures, or reject Him.
That is why our world rejects Jesus Christ. They may blame it on Christians; Gandhi, they say, said he would accept Christianity if it weren't for the Christians. The argument doesn't hold water because it is not Christianity a person must accept; it is Christ. Gandhi did not reject Christians, he rejected Christ. The reason people reject Jesus is because they know He would make them new. Some even accept a form Christianity rather than accept Christ. It is easier. It has leaders who encourage it. And in certain circles it is the popular thing to do. But ultimately it is still rejecting Jesus.
Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.
The question is why? Why was there such a hatred for Christ that the people were more willing to let a known murderer free than to let Jesus free? What is it that Jesus had done that led the people to desire Barabbas be set free and Jesus crucified? The people did not answer Pilate but it is not because there wasn't an answer.
They desired to be rid of Christ because leadership told them to
People truly are as sheep having no shepherd. So much so that when any one appears to be taking the lead, it is our nature to follow. Having little confidence and a poor sense of direction, we tend to follow the one who sounds most confident, even if he is just as unsure of himself inside.
They desired to be rid of Christ because it was the popular thing to do
Once the herd was moving in one direction those who had no sense of direction fell into the same pattern. They did not have to know if they were doing the right thing, they were doing the popular thing.
They desired to be rid of Christ because He brought too much conviction into their lives
Jesus challenged and in their minds threatened their comforts. If Jesus is the Messiah, His message changed most of what they believed they knew. They only had two choices; accept Him and become new creatures, or reject Him.
That is why our world rejects Jesus Christ. They may blame it on Christians; Gandhi, they say, said he would accept Christianity if it weren't for the Christians. The argument doesn't hold water because it is not Christianity a person must accept; it is Christ. Gandhi did not reject Christians, he rejected Christ. The reason people reject Jesus is because they know He would make them new. Some even accept a form Christianity rather than accept Christ. It is easier. It has leaders who encourage it. And in certain circles it is the popular thing to do. But ultimately it is still rejecting Jesus.
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