Mark 12-13 Problem in the assumptions

December 20th, Mark 12-13

       It's always a danger to assume you know something. It's obviously dangerous to approach Jesus with an attempt to trick Him with your genius plan. Maybe you should rethink this. But the core of the problem is really rooted in the assumptions. The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection, they also thought heaven would be like earth. Jesus let them know in His awesome way that they were wrong about both!!

       Step aside…crack fresh egg…apply to face!

       One thing I have learned through the interactions that Jesus has about issues related to questions of the day…there is a way to get answer for people without giving them an answer.. Giving people an answer doesn't ask them to think or own their own answer, just accept or reject your answer.
       In issues related to our day, people want my opinion on numerous hot topics. I always tell them my opinion about it doesn't really matter. Instead I point people to God. If there is a God and he has an opinion about it, it's really in your best interest to be aligned with Him. This gives a few filtering opportunities…
       1, If this person doesn't care or believe in God, they won't care about your answer. Giving an answer isn't worth anyone's time.
       2. If this person does think their is a God, but culture trumps anything God would have to say about it… again, it's not worth a discussion. If someone doesn't care about the judgement of the one who will judge them at some point, the discussion isn't going anywhere.
       3. If this person, does believe in God, does care about what God thinks, then we can go somewhere with a conversation.

        Jesus didn't have time for your opinion verses my opinion. For those who asked dishonest questions(just arguing, not actually seeking the truth), I am convinced that we don't owe them an answer. I'd rather leave someone dangling until they really want an answer than to just give them something to fight about.