From its earliest years the Jewish child was surrounded with the requirements of the rabbis. Rigid rules were prescribed for every act, down to the smallest details of life.
--But Jesus did not interest Himself in these matters. From childhood He acted independently of the rabbinical laws. The Scriptures of the Old Testament were His constant study, and the words, "Thus saith
the Lord," were ever upon His lips. He saw that the requirements of society and the requirements of God were in constant collision.
--Jesus tried to please those with whom He came in contact. Because He was so gentle and unobtrusive, the scribes and elders supposed that He would be easily influenced by their teaching. They knew that no authority could be found in Scripture for their traditions. They realized that in spiritual understanding Jesus was far in advance of them. Yet they were angry because He did not obey their dictates.
--Jesus had begun to act for Himself in the formation of His character, and not even respect and love for His parents could turn Him from obedience to God's word.
--They did not know that for our sake He had become poor, that we "through His poverty might be rich." 2 Corinthians 8:9. "The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." Job 28:28.
--Jesus did not contend for His rights. Often His work was made unnecessarily severe because He was willing and uncomplaining.
*The life of Christ was marked with respect and love for His mother. Mary believed in her heart that the holy child born of her was the long-promised Messiah, yet she dared not express her faith.
--Yet through childhood, youth, and manhood, Jesus walked alone. In His purity and His faithfulness, He trod the wine press alone.
--Jesus was the healer of the body as well as of the soul.
--But Jesus did not interest Himself in these matters. From childhood He acted independently of the rabbinical laws. The Scriptures of the Old Testament were His constant study, and the words, "Thus saith
--Jesus tried to please those with whom He came in contact. Because He was so gentle and unobtrusive, the scribes and elders supposed that He would be easily influenced by their teaching. They knew that no authority could be found in Scripture for their traditions. They realized that in spiritual understanding Jesus was far in advance of them. Yet they were angry because He did not obey their dictates.
--Jesus had begun to act for Himself in the formation of His character, and not even respect and love for His parents could turn Him from obedience to God's word.
--They did not know that for our sake He had become poor, that we "through His poverty might be rich." 2 Corinthians 8:9. "The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." Job 28:28.
--Jesus did not contend for His rights. Often His work was made unnecessarily severe because He was willing and uncomplaining.
*The life of Christ was marked with respect and love for His mother. Mary believed in her heart that the holy child born of her was the long-promised Messiah, yet she dared not express her faith.
--Yet through childhood, youth, and manhood, Jesus walked alone. In His purity and His faithfulness, He trod the wine press alone.
--Jesus was the healer of the body as well as of the soul.
Filled with intense purpose,
He carried out the design of His life
that He Himself should be the light of men.
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