And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together. And Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he was sitting with the guards and warming himself at the fire. Now the chief priests and the whole council were seeking testimony against Jesus to put him to death, but they found none. For many bore false witness against him, but their testimony did not agree. And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’” (Mark 14:53-58 ESV)
As much as the Jewish leaders tried to arrange testimony and evidence against Jesus, they could not. He was blameless, sinless, perfect. But they did not give up. They twisted the truth to make up their own story. Because if there is someone perfect we have to compare to, then we are exposed for the sinner we really are. Let us not fall into the same trap in making accusations against God.
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