Luke chapter 22 verses1-2 (NIV)
Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
If ever we need to see the danger of being more worried about people’s opinions than doing what is right, these verses are the evidence of that. The Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law thought that they were in danger of losing their status because the people might make Jesus their king. Their solution was to get rid of Him.
What do we do when other peoples’ opinions conflict with ours and a reasonable compromise is not an option. Are we willing to do what is right, even if its to our detriment? Perhaps its easier to stick to the right thing, if we are the ones who benefit, but it is not so easy to do that if it will cost us, perhaps in position or status? As ambassadors for Christ, we must always be prepared to do the right thing, even if it costs us. After all, look what Jesus did for us.
Dear Lord,
Help me to make sure I always do what is right rather being concerned about other people’s opinions. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.