The Gospel of John 15:24-25 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.” (John 15:24-25 KJV).

Referring to the religious leaders and their followers, the Lord Jesus said in the Message Bible paraphrase: “If I hadn’t done what I have done among them, works no one has ever done, they wouldn’t be to blame. But they saw the God-signs and hated anyway, both me and my Father. " (John 15:24 MSG). The Lord Jesus called them out in many of His teachings where they're present. He repeatedly rebuked them. But, He never called out nor rebuked those whom these religious group considered sinners. The Lord Jesus ate with the tax collectors and sinners, with words of advisement to the self-righteous group when He heard them complained. “On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”” (Matthew 9:12-13 NIV).

The light of the Lord's words and works made them aware of their sins. Now, they have no excuse. Their hypocrisy is exposed. This should alert us to be conscious of the works the Lord has done, lest we fall into the religious trap. The depth of their hatred hit the point of plotting to kill Him for simply telling the truth. The writings of their law, which the Lord quoted, was fulfilled: “Let not those rejoice over me who are wrongfully my foes, and let not those wink the eye who hate me without cause.” (Psalm 35:19 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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