Scripture: Matthew 26: 70-73
70 But Peter denied it in front of everyone. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. 71 Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.[k]” 72 Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. “I don’t even know the man,” he said. 73 A little later some of the other bystanders came over to Peter and said, “You must be one of them; we can tell by your Galilean accent.”
Scripture Commentary:
Peter’s speech betrayed him. Was it his accent as some of the bystanders said? Or was it that he denied Jesus … “I don’t even know the man.”
As a child of God you no longer talk like the people of this world. You have changed from the worldly to the Godly.
First, Peter tried to divert attention from himself. Second, he used an oath to deny Jesus. Third, he swore in his denial of Christ. We do this when we walk, talk or live an unchristian-like lifestyle.
When you’re given an opportunity to discuss Jesus Christ, don’t walk away or act like Jesus isn’t in your life. If you find yourself not wanting to talk about Christ, then like Peter, you are denying Christ.
Be careful. Satan is waiting to recruit the faith of non-believers who question the Son of God.
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