The Character of Jesus - RESPECT

Read Mark 12:28-34.

"And when Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him. 'You are not far from the kingdom of God.' And after that, no one would venture to ask Him any more questions." (v. 34)

Jesus had been drilled by the Jewish leaders for a while. When one of them was actually honest and agreed with a part of Jesus' teaching, He commended him. Jesus respected the scribe and his views. Jesus have him honor.

I need to validate those around me who might disagree for a time, but who are honestly searching for the truth.

(1/6/99)