JESUS SPEAKING
“But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. Which of you convicts me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?” (John 8: 46-46.)
INSPIRED THOUGHTS
No human being can live a completely sinless life. Jesus however, being the Son of God, never once indulged in iniquity. He was so confident of his own moral perfection, that he publicly challenged any willing soul to accuse him of sin. In turn, his numerous enemies watched and waited; hoping he would make some grave error. Despite their continuous inspections and endless observations, he spoke plainly, and publicly. And yet no one could find him guilty of sin. In fact, at his trial, Pontius Pilate actually said of Jesus, “I find no fault in this man.” Still he was crucified. Those who are wise, understand that trusting a man who is sinless, is far better than trusting one who is not.
Throughout history there have been many self-proclaimed prophets; men seeking the trust of others, who were themselves, untrustworthy. None of these deceptive individuals ever dared place their own personal lives under examination. Joseph Smith for example (false prophet and founder of the Mormon faith) claimed to be God’s chosen messenger. However, he lived a life of sexual debauchery; deceptively marrying other women before telling his first wife Emma. He also married other men’s wives in secret; and engaged in wife-swapping. He even went so far as to marry both a mother and her daughter (an offense punishable by death, according to God’s law.) Unlike Jesus who invited others to scrutinize his life, Joseph Smith viciously sought to keep his sins from being revealed. After being kicked out Missouri, Joseph and his followers migrated to the town of Nauvoo Illinois; where the local newspaper began printing articles about his many wives and sexual indiscretions. In June of 1844, fearing he might be exposed, Joseph ordered his followers to destroy the printing press; they broke into the newspaper office and dragged the machine into the street; smashing it with sludge hammers. Smith was then arrested for this crime and later died in jail.
Unlike Joseph Smith, Jesus Christ had nothing to hide; his life was without sin. He never lied, never exploited anyone, and never abused his position of authority to indulge in selfish pleasures. Instead he served others, loved others, and delivered the word of God to all those who were willing to listen. Only Jesus Christ can be trusted; only our messiah is worthy of praise and honor. Won’t you put your faith and trust in him today? Obey him and follow him, and he will lead you into eternal life. In turn, you will know true freedom, and you will take hold of the ‘peace that surpasses all understanding.’
“Lord Heavenly Father, we praise You and we thank You for Your Son; recognizing that he is sinless and completely trustworthy. Help us to submit to his leadership; may he be at the center of our lives. May we be more like him, and may we fully trust in him. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You; and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you!
Jesus Speaks 