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“And when they [the Jewish leaders] were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole Him away while we slept” (Matthew 28:12-13).
This verse is very sad, for it shows how stubborn the heart of man is. No doubt the soldiers told their leaders all about the earthquake, the appearance of the angel, etc., and how frightened they were. But instead of believing that the Lord Jesus had risen from the dead, the leaders paid the soldiers a lot of money to tell a lie. The soldiers did as they were told, and even today there are many Jews who believe this lie.
But while we may find fault with the Jews for doing this, let us remember that naturally, our own hearts are no better. Unless the Lord works in our hearts, we will not believe on the Lord Jesus, no matter how much proof is given to us of His death and resurrection. Man’s natural heart will look for every possible excuse to refuse God’s offer of salvation.
How thankful we can be that God has worked in our hearts, and given us the faith to believe on the Lord Jesus!
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