The Truth

Scenario #1:

Jesus before the religious leaders. Accusations. Allegations. Half-truths. All were hurled toward Jesus. None stuck. Jesus remained silent.

Scenario #2:

Jesus before Pilate. Again, nothing they said could be agreed to by even a minimum of two or three witnesses. And Jesus also remained silent.

Scenario #3:

Jesus before the crowd. Same scenario as both the above. The difference? Jesus spoke. He spoke the truth and he was condemned based on his own confession.

Conclusion:

It was as though Jesus framed Himself. If he had kept silent, then he could not be condemned. But he chose to do his Father's will.

He chose to speak the truth in love even though it will kill him. He loved us THAT much to give his all for us. Let us love him in return, both in spirit and truth.