The Three "Whys" of the Pharisees

Luke 6:2 KJV

And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

·         Why do ye eat and drink with Publicans and sinners?

·         Why do  your disciples eat and drink when ours fast?

·         Why do ye that which is not lawful on the sabbath days?

There is no such thing as a stupid question but there is such a thing as a question asked for poor reasons. The Pharisees had no desire to learn but only to accuse and to condemn. Their desire was to catch Jesus in His words and find reason to stop Him and His ministry. Jesus answered their objections with lessons that still benefit believers today. But the Pharisees were unmoved and unchanged.

There is no reason for Christians to seclude themselves into modern convents meant to protect us from such accusations. We may not see in our lifetimes the benefits of answering the questions, objections and accusations of those opposed to our faith, but the benefits exist nonetheless.

• Be bold
• Be gracious
• Be faithful

and leave the results in the hands of God.