ODB: A Matter Of Opinion?
July 1, 2011
Opinion is no substitute for the truth of God’s Word.
READ: Matthew 16:13-20
[Jesus] said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” —Matthew 16:15
We live in an age dominated by all kinds of public opinion polls. Decisions are being driven by the crowd, and some of that is good. Surveys can inform us about people’s experiences with products, helping us make wiser purchases. Opinion polls can give government officials a sense of how their policy initiatives will be received. While information gleaned is a matter of personal opinion, it can be helpful in shaping decision-making on a variety of levels.
But when it comes to the most important question for all eternity, a public opinion poll cannot give us the answer. We must answer for ourselves. In Matthew 16, Jesus took His disciples to Caesarea Philippi and asked a question about public opinion: “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (v.13). The answers were varied, and all were complimentary—but none was adequate. That’s why Jesus then asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” (v.15). Peter got the answer right: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (v.16).
Public opinion can help answer certain questions, but not the one question that will determine your eternity: Who do you say that Jesus is? If you agree with Scripture, and place your trust in Christ, you will have eternal life.
— Bill Crowder
Source: Our Daily Bread
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How to share to others about Jesus being the only savior? Many people think that is just a Christian theory or even accused Christians of being arrogant in saying that there’s only one way in going to heaven.
Hi Yoan,
Here are some links that might be helpful for you! http://www.discoveryseries.org/ten-reasons/ and http://www.questions.org/
Try to share Jesus from all the 4 Gospel accounts, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. Anyway, we are not arrogant in insisting that Jesus is the only way if God has other way to save us from our sins and consequences. Why will He sacrifice His one and only Son if there is another way in His wisdom? Definitely, i will not if given the other options. I think what our friends dislike more is when we sound too imposing. Be careful of our mannerism. They are our friends not enemies.