Being absolutely right and yet absolutely wrong

Introduction

Have you ever been in situations where you thought that you were absolutely right, when you were absolutely wrong?

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Context

Jesus was in the course of His ministry.

Jesus gave a sneak preview of what is to come, i.e. His suffering, His death and His resurrection.

Observation

Peter rebukes Jesus.

Observation

Peter rebukes Jesus.

Peter must have thought that he was absolutely correct, i.e. He was the subject matter expert (SME) for Jesus’ life.

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This is like the kungfu apprentice correcting the world renown master of his kungfu moves.

Illustration of TTC Theology class. I will always keep quiet because I know nothing about theology! Maybe I will speak up on policing matters, but NOT theology!

It turns out that Peter was wrong, and the rebuker became the rebuked.

Reflection points

Let us be reminded to always be humble in our approach, because sometimes we can think that we are absolutely right, but we are actually absolutely wrong.

Especially in life, we need to approach with the mind of Christ/eternity, because it is easy to have the mind of men/world, and make wrong decisions, thinking that we are absolutely correct.

Examples. In the area of finances, work, and even commitment to prayer groups.

Closing

Peter was no always absolutely wrong. He was actually absolutely right if you look at to 30.

But he moved from hero to zero.

We need to always to have humility, and not be proud.