On one of the days when Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests, legal experts, and elders approached him. They said, “Tell us: What kind of authority do you have for doing these things? Who gave you this authority?” He replied, “I have a question for you. Tell me: Was John’s baptism of heavenly or of human origin?” They discussed among themselves, “If we say, ‘It’s of heavenly origin,’ he’ll say, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’ But if we say, ‘It’s of human origin,’ all the people will stone us to death because they are convinced that John was a prophet.” They answered that they didn’t know where it came from. Then Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you what kind of authority I have to do these things.” (Luke 20:1-8, CEB)
The leaders of the temple wanted to know who gave Jesus the authority to teach in the temple. Shouldn’t they know?
And honestly, if he is teaching sound doctrine and in line with the scripture, why do they care?
They care because it takes away from their power.
Do you hold on to power? Do you care more for what is taken from you or for those who are enriched by what they get from what used to be yours?
When we hold more tightly to power and our own well-being we are not being who God called us to be.
Let go of power and let love flow.
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