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How do we know Jesus is not an object of pity?

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Jesus is not to be pitied because His suffering was for the fulfillment of God's will, not a sign of weakness.

In Luke 23:28, Jesus instructs the women to weep not for Him, but for themselves. This statement underscores the truth that He is not helpless or in need of sympathy, but rather fulfilling His role as the Son of God willingly undergoing suffering for the sake of salvation. He was fully aware of His divine mission, and His pursuit of God's glory was paramount, as illustrated in John 17 and throughout scripture. To see Him as an object of pity undermines the reality of His lordship and the salvific purpose He came to fulfill.
Scripture References: Luke 23:28, John 17, Hebrews 12:2

Sermons (2)

Weep Not For Me
Todd Nibert · Jun 4, 2017
Weep Not for Me
Todd Nibert · Apr 9, 2017
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