John 8:46-47 Which one of you convicts Me of sin? If I speak truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God."
Jesus asked, “Which one of you convicts me of sin?” The answer: no one. We trust and place our hope in a sinless man. There has only been one—Jesus. Hear and believe the word of the Lord. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.
Those who are of God (born of God—created and loved in Christ before the foundation of the world) have ears to hear the words of God. Hearing and believing is evidence of those who belong to Christ and were given to Him by His Father. It is the gospel, the words of God, that are the revealer of truth. The reason someone can’t hear isn’t because he or she is stubborn, ignorant, mentally disabled, underprivileged, or hard of hearing. The reason the gospel falls on deaf ears is because they are of their father, the devil. Thus says the Son of God who knows and speaks the truth from His Father. To discover those who are of God, speak God’s word and the gospel. Then watch their response. Those who are of God will respond in faith and obedience.
Jesus is the perfect, sinless, spotless lamb of God, sent into this world to take away the sins of all who believe in Him. With grateful hearts, we praise Your name, O Lord, our redeemer and friend. We love you and humble ourselves in your presence. We have received Your word, and ask that You fill us so we can love out of Your fullness for Your glory.
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