"And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them, saying, 'Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man's blood upon us.' "
Acts 5:27-28
"Who me? Did I do that?" This is a classic "pass the buck" moment. It was obvious that the high priest and others were guilty of murdering Jesus. But to cover their tracks, they had to feign innocence and impugn the Apostles' testimony by saying their motive was to "bring this Man's blood upon us." They were guilty even without the witness of the Apostles, and they could have repented and confessed their part, and been saved. But pride would not let them, so they continued in the charade of their denial. We all are guilty at one time or another of trying gloss over our guilt by passing the buck. How much better to "fess up" and face the music.
Today's Thought: Blaming someone else does not absolve us from guilt.
Have an honest day. Love you.
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