“There were seven brothers; and the first took a wife, and died leaving no children. The second one married her, and died leaving behind no children; and the third likewise; and so all seven left no children. Last of all the woman died also. In the resurrection, when they rise again, which one’s wife will she be? For all seven had married her” (Mark 12:20-23).
A person is not property. A group of Sadducees, who did not believe in the resurrection, are asking a hypothetical question – and a silly one at that. There will be those who ask questions from the place of unbelief and even hatred. Suppose these or those facts and then give me an answer. Prove that God exists. Prove that you exist, and you will find in seeking the answer the absurdities of this line of reasoning.
Lord, teach me to not get caught up in the games of perverted thinking. You have revealed the truth. You are truth. You have given me the words I need to hear. When I encounter another, help me so that I do not seek to be clever, but instead answer them simply and honestly. Guide me so that I see through the world’s traps that others may set before me. None of us knows what eternity will be like, but in trusting You, we know it will be glorious.
Lord Jesus, You have put up with the doubts and foolish questions of every age. Help me to move beyond my doubts and not ask foolish questions. Guide me in the wisdom You give to learn to trust You above all things. Help me learn from You how to be gentle with those who ask such questions so that I may have the opportunity to share the truth You have spoken. Lord, You love us all and desire that we would abide in You together eternally. Help me to abide in You. Amen.
