"So Pilate, wanting to gratify the crowd, released Barabbas to them; and he delivered Jesus, after he had scourged Him, to be crucified."
Pilate wanted the crowd to view him as "THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE!"
Therefore, he did what the people wanted!
Whether it was right or wrong!
Have you ever did what was wrong & sacrificed what was right for the sake of pleasing someone or a group of people?
I know I have!
I'm not proud of it & neither should you be!
Doing wrong & sacrificing what is right always involves turning our backs on Jesus!
This is not something to be proud of!
Remember Christ was crucified because of our sins,
Therefore, lets not be so much concerned about the person or persons who are demanding so much from us,
Instead, lets focus on pleasing THE ONE who:
"CHOSE TO GIVE HIMSELF & NOT REQUIRE SO MUCH FROM US!"
Here's a secret about friendships & relationships:
"FRIENDSHIPS ARE BUILT ON GOOD RELATIONSHIPS!"
"IF RELATIONS ARE STRENUOUS, A FRIENDSHIP WILL DIE!"
Therefore, if someone in your life is demanding so much from you that you feel pressured to do wrong,
"THINK TWICE ABOUT THAT RELATIONSHIP!"
"IT MAY NOT BE GOD'S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE!"
If you keep holding on as Pilate did, you will certainly give in to the demands of those around you & will eventually turn your back on Christ Jesus, who wants nothing more but to Love you & be your Friend for Eternity!
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