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“LOOK! THE LION THAT IS OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH” 41
tion later, near the close of his ministry. (Mark 11:15-18)
These deeds surely made him some powerful enemies, yet
he did not hesitate. Why? From childhood, he called that
temple his Father’s house—and he meant it. (Luke 2:49)
To pollute the pure worship carried on there was an injustice
he could never condone. His zeal gave him the courage
to do what was needed.
18 Christ’s followers today likewise care deeply about the
cleanness of God’s people and the arrangement for pure
worship. If they see that a fellow Christian is involved in
serious wrongdoing, they do not simply turn a blind eye.
They courageously speak up. (1 Corinthians 1:11) They
make sure that the congregation elders are informed. The
elders can help those who are spiritually sick and can also
take action to preserve the clean standing of Jehovah’s
sheep.—James 5:14, 15.
19 Should we conclude, though, that Jesus fought social
injustice in the world at large? There certainly were injustices
all around him. His homeland was occupied by
a foreign power. The Romans oppressed the Jews with a
powerful military presence, taxed them heavily, and even
interfered with their religious customs. Not surprisingly,
many people wanted Jesus to get involved in the politics
of his day. (John 6:14, 15) Again, his courage had to come
into play.
20 Jesus explained that his Kingdom was no part of the
world. By his example, he trained his followers to keep out
of the political fights of the day and to focus instead on
18. How may Christians today show courage when it comes to the
cleanness of the congregation?
19, 20. (a) What injustices were rampant in Jesus’ day, and what
pressure did Jesus face? (b) Why do Christ’s followers refuse to get
involved in politics and violence, and what is one reward for their
stand?