The Grands Letter (GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on January 7, 2017 7:40 am (CST)Dear Grands,
John 12:42-43, “Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him,
but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, for fear that
they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the approval of
men rather than the approval of God.”
Have you ever thought how serious it would be to be voted out of church?
How far would you go to avoid being kicked out? Jesus encountered
some officials who believed on Him, but were afraid to acknowledge it
publicly because they were afraid of being put out of the synagogue.
Why? Because they “loved the approval of men.” Do you know people
who value other people’s approval more than God’s? Have you ever
done what others wanted when you knew it wasn’t right in God’s sight?
It’s really tough to stand alone. Yet, there’s strength in doing what is
right. Remember that verse that says, “You shall know the Truth, and
the Truth shall make you free” (John 8:32)? There is strength in freedom!
So, always stand up for what is right in God’s eyes! In the long run, you
will be glad you did.
Love and prayers always,
Nana & Dado III
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas
