“We should do everything Jesus said,” is one of the most dangerous lines you’ll ever hear. And you’ll only hear it from hypocrites. I guarantee you that those who say we must do everything Jesus said aren’t doing everything he said. Jesus said, “Be perfect” (Matt 5:48). If you are not perfect, then you have no business demanding perfection from others. Jesus preached words that the whole world needs to hear but you are not the whole world. Some of what he said was meant for other people: Jesus called the Pharisees sons of hell (Matt 23:15). You are not a son of hell, so why would you heed words meant for the sons of hell? Jesus also told the Pharisees they belonged to their father the devil (Joh 8:44). You belong to your Father in heaven (1 Jn 3:1). So why would you heed words intended for the devil’s children? Jesus even preached to the devil (Luke 4). Are you the devil? Then you should not assume that words directed to the devil were meant for you. Some of Jesus’ words were meant for other people, and some of his words were meant for another time. For instance, Jesus … Continue reading Do everything Jesus said?