No, We Really Can’t
In Matthew 15:14, Jesus says to the disciples regarding the Pharisees and religious rulers that were so blinded by their self righteousness “Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch.”
Pride, selfishness, conceitedness, and self-glorification feed the flesh. The flesh grows stronger and stronger in its attempt to put out the flame of the spirit. In turn, leaders and false prophets arise preaching to people a sweet flesh flattering and fattening message. When the true word of God comes to the people, they anger. The flesh hates God and has no reverence for Him. The flesh (and all those who are slaves to the flesh) wants to kill God and execute all those who follow Jesus. What are we to do? Do we keep quiet and continue to let the blind lead the blind? Of course not! We are to continue in prayer and teach the truth of God through the love of Jesus Christ. Our hope is their flesh may weaken for even a split second and their eyes can be opened, their ears can hear and their hearts willing to accept Jesus into their lives. Let’s not argue or debate with the world, but pray for them constantly. The deeper they dig their self-glorified grave, the harder we must pray for them. There is an interesting saying that was popular recently which said “Yes we can!” That seems to be the most untrue statement I’ve ever heard unless you you add the word fail to the end. Yes, we can fail. Other than that “No, we can’t.” We are so pitiful that we can’t even breath on our own strength without God giving us the power and will to breath. Since the beginning of time we tried and we couldn’t. Why is now so different? If we “can,” then why haven’t we? Let’s be realistic. No, we can’t; Yes, God can and He ALWAYS does!