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Chief Priests, Elders, and the Fear of Losing Power — Matthew 21:23–27

In Matthew 21:23–27, the chief priests and elders confront Jesus, demanding to know “By what authority are You doing these things?” But when Jesus turns the question back on them ...— asking whether John’s baptism was from heaven or from men — they refuse to answer.

Why?
Because they weren’t interested in truth.
They were interested in protecting their position.

Pastor Stelzer explains how these religious leaders acted just like many politicians today:
- Afraid to lose influence
- Afraid to upset the crowd
- Afraid to stand for what is right
- Afraid to speak truth if it costs them something

Instead of answering honestly, they chose the safest political move:
“We don’t know.”

Jesus exposes their hearts. They cared more about **keeping their authority** than acknowledging God’s authority.

This short message reminds us:
Followers of Jesus must love truth more than popularity, obedience more than comfort, and God’s approval more than the approval of people.

Scripture: Matthew 21:23–27
A powerful challenge for anyone tempted to stay silent when truth is costly.Show More