The Ideals in the Life of Jesus Christ, Part 5
Main Idea
This reflection discusses one of the ideal qualities in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is wisdom and discernment, explaining how He acted wisely in His words, silence, and different situations. The Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated great wisdom from His childhood in His conversations and answers, and His words were a source of admiration for those who listened to Him. His wisdom was not limited to speaking; it also appeared in His knowledge of when to speak and when to remain silent, when to defend Himself, and when to endure accusations without responding.
Spiritual Message
The Lord Jesus Christ teaches us that wisdom does not mean remaining silent all the time, nor does it mean responding to every accusation or entering into every argument. In some situations, silence is wiser, while other situations require a clear and firm answer. The Lord Jesus Christ sometimes faced accusations with objective answers that clarified the truth instead of defending His personal dignity. His silence during His trial also did not prevent Him from revealing the truth when the situation required it.
Educational Lesson
The complete character of the Lord Jesus Christ is revealed in His ability to combine gentleness and firmness, compassion and rebuke, calmness and courage. He treated children and repentant sinners with mercy, while at the same time rebuking hypocrites and firmly confronting wrong actions. He also showed respect and obedience to His mother, the Virgin Mary, without abandoning His mission and the will of His Heavenly Father. This demonstrates that the right action varies according to the situation, and that virtue requires wisdom and discernment rather than adhering to one approach in all circumstances.
Practical Application
A person should learn from the Lord Jesus Christ how to choose the appropriate action at the appropriate time. When provoked, one should avoid rushing to respond, because silence can resolve many problems and prevent mistakes. When a situation requires clarifying the truth or correcting an error, one should speak wisely and clearly. Likewise, one should combine love and firmness in dealing with others, so that love does not turn into spoiling, and firmness does not turn into intimidation or cruelty. The goal is to develop a complete character that walks in holiness and wisdom in different circumstances.
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