Some people will accept and believe just about anything. To them, if they find it on the internet it just has to be true. Then there are others who are so skeptical they don’t think anything can be known for certain. These two extremes have been described as follows: “Twin fools: one doubts nothing, the other doubts everything.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. McKenzie] Today, let us consider the second extreme and Lord willing we will consider the first tomorrow.
When Jesus told the story of the rich man and Lazarus” (Luke 16:19-31), He noted the tendency toward disbelief as He pointed to the pleading of the rich man out of concern for his brothers, followed by the response of father Abraham.
We read. . .
“(30) And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ (31) He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’” (Luke 16:30-31 ESV)
Such an attitude was actually revealed when, at Bethany, Jesus raised His friend Lazarus (the brother of Mary and Martha) from the dead. Some who witnessed this miracle went to the Pharisees which only helped strengthen their resolve in plotting Jesus’ death. (John 11:46-53) There are still those today who will not believe regardless of how clear and powerful the evidence presented may be. When Jesus was raised from the dead following His crucifixion, again, rather than accepting the evidence that had been prophesied, the leaders planned a cover-up. (Matthew 28:12-15)
As evidence and testimony are presented, there must remain an openness to the truth God has both preserved and revealed. To reject it places one without excuse. (Romans 1:20; 2 Peter 1:19-20) Let us believe that which is truly believable.
Have a great day ACKNOWLEDGING THE TRUTH THAT CAN BE KNOWN!
Carl
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