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Jesus spoke in parables so people would not only get intrigued and listen to his stories, but to help people safely relate to what He was saying without feeling accused. The Lord's allegories stayed on people's hearts and they were able to accept the truth regarding themselves. They were able to come to the truth that they indeed needed God.
Mobs of people followed Jesus around because they were hungry to hear what He had to say. His words were life and light and gave them hope and deliverance and healing. Jesus did not go around pointing fingers and condemning folks of various sins, not even in a sweet, gentle voice.
Jesus never accused or condemned weak, broken and hurting people in need of salvation. Jesus never walked around calling out specific sins against the spiritually blind.
However, Jesus boldly accused the religious zealots and Pharisees who were convinced they were holier-than-thou and felt they had the right to judge and accuse others. Jesus accused them of judging outwardly when they were inwardly corrupt with pride, arrogance, spite, anger, etc.
Mobs of people followed Jesus around because they were hungry to hear what He had to say. His words were life and light and gave them hope and deliverance and healing. Jesus did not go around pointing fingers and condemning folks of various sins, not even in a sweet, gentle voice.
Jesus never accused or condemned weak, broken and hurting people in need of salvation. Jesus never walked around calling out specific sins against the spiritually blind.
However, Jesus boldly accused the religious zealots and Pharisees who were convinced they were holier-than-thou and felt they had the right to judge and accuse others. Jesus accused them of judging outwardly when they were inwardly corrupt with pride, arrogance, spite, anger, etc.