Wrong Criteria

Scripture: 12 On another occasion, Jesus spoke to the crowds again. Jesus: “I am the light that shines through the cosmos; if you walk with Me, you will thrive in the nourishing light that gives life and will not know darkness.” Pharisees: 13 “Jesus, what You are claiming about Yourself cannot possibly be true. The only person bearing witness is You.” Jesus: 14 Even if I am making bold claims about Myself —who I am, what I have come to do— “I am speaking the truth. You see, I know where I came from and where I will go when I am done here . You know neither where I come from nor where I will go. 15 You spend your time judging by the wrong criteria , by human standards; but I am not here to judge anyone. 16 If I were to judge, then My judgment would be based on truth; but I would not judge anyone alone. I act in harmony with the One who sent Me. 17 Your law states that if the testimonies of two witnesses agree, their testimony is true. 18 Well, I testify about Myself, and so does the Father who sent Me here.” Pharisees: 19 “Where is the Father who testifies on Your behalf ?” Jesus: “You don’t know the Father or Me. If you knew Me, then you would also know the Father.” (John 8:12-19 The Voice) Once again the Pharisees were trying to figure it all out with the wrong criteria, human standards. They felt as if they were the ones who knew the truth, and with that incomplete truth tried to trick Jesus. The whole idea of Jesus being sent to the earth by His Father was more than they were willing to accept. Sometimes in our walk with the Lord, there will be things that are hard to understand. We need to look at these hard to understand things not from human standards (wrong criteria), but with help from the Holy Spirit. Father, when I am struggling with understanding things, help me to use the right criteria. You give us truth with wisdom and understanding from Your Spirit; help me to use it. Thank You for Your unfailing love. AMEN Lord, I pray to You because I know that You will answer. You continue to show me Your unfailing love in many wonderful ways. Psalm 17
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