"For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood." (Hebrews 7:14 KJV)
"Because of the miraculous signs Jesus did in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration, many began to trust in him. But Jesus didn't trust them, because he knew human nature. No one needed to tell him what mankind is really like." (John 2:23-25 NLT)
Obviously, there is much more to this, most of which is just about the human heart, which by the way, Jesus had one; yet He was able to manage it well, making an example to all what love is all about! Even in the portion of Scripture that came just before these verses in John, that are shown above; because those are showing the time when Jesus clears out the Temple.
As I have previously said, there is nothing any of us can do to control or persuade someone that is dealing with a heart of stone; even those who are believers and are usually very peaceful, if the right button is pushed, they too can get out of control. I know it, because I have seen it happen.
That said, nothing we do cannot be forgiven; everyone has sinned, and none of us have the ability to be perfect! But what took place on that cross changed everything! God provided a way that we could be made perfect, even though we are not, because He sees us perfect in Christ Jesus, His Son!
What takes place in this world, however tragic it might be, is not always going to something bad, even though it might appear to be absolutely terrible. Without question, Jesus has shown us this by defeating death, after being severely beaten and then hung on a cross!
What more do we need to know? If God can flip that terrible happening, what in this world do we need to be afraid of...
"Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory." (1 Peter 1:21 NLT)
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