“Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves behind a wife and leaves no child, his brother should marry the wife and raise up children to his brother” (Mark 12:18-19).
Another trap. The ones who do not believe in the resurrection set traps to ensnare those who do not agree with them. This is the way of wickedness. Seeking to be clever, they take you down a trail with a trap set at the end. The truth is the truth and those who twist the truth for their own ends will do what they do to feel good about themselves, even if it comes at the expense of your understanding of things.
Lord, I know there are those in this world who seek their own ends. Help me to see through them and not to be caught up in their traps. Guide me through this world’s traps seeing them for what they are. You have revealed truth and what I may think about things is secondary. In You alone is the world held together. Guide me in wisdom to not get worked up by those who are seeking for their own gain.
Lord Jesus, You entertained all these people on equal footing. You gave each of them their time. Help me to not put You to the test but instead seek the wisdom which You give. Guide me to focus on the upward call that You have given me, knowing that in You I have life and liberty. Lead me in the way of life You are preparing me to live. Help me to put none to the test, but keep my heart and mind devoted to the Gospel. Amen.
