Cependant, m\u00eame parmi les chefs, plusieurs crurent en lui ; mais, \u00e0 cause des pharisiens, ils n’en faisaient pas l’aveu, dans la crainte d’\u00eatre exclus de la synagogue. (Jean 12 :42)<\/p>\n
Ils ont cru, mais se font tr\u00e8s discrets, ne voulant pas que l’on sache qu’ils sont chr\u00e9tiens. Peut-\u00eatre craignent-ils d’\u00eatre rejet\u00e9s par des hommes, ou d’\u00eatre consid\u00e9r\u00e9s comme des personnes \u00e9tranges. Cela est parfois d\u00fb \u00e0 l’orgueil personnel ou \u00e0 la d\u00e9fense d’un certain rang social, et parfois aussi \u00e0 cause des ambitions. Cela pourrait \u00eatre d\u00fb au probl\u00e8me de libert\u00e9. Or, quel que soit la raison, cela n’est certainement pas sans cons\u00e9quence devant Dieu.<\/p>\n
Ce genre d’attitude \u00e9loigne l’homme de Dieu. J\u00e9sus dit : \u00ab quiconque me reniera devant les hommes, je le renierai aussi devant mon P\u00e8re qui est dans les cieux. \u00bb (Mat. 10 :33) Et \u00ab Celui qui croit en moi croit, non pas en moi, mais en celui qui m’a envoy\u00e9. \u00bb (Jean 12 :44) Autrement dit, la foi a besoin d’\u00eatre exprim\u00e9e pour grandir. C’est en l’assumant que ses effets portent, et sont manifestes, dans notre vie.<\/p>\n
La relation entre Dieu et l’homme est d’une importance vitale. \u00ab J\u00e9sus lui-m\u00eame a dit que notre foi a besoin d’\u00eatre exprim\u00e9e pour grandir. \u00bb<\/p>\n
When we deny Him, we are essentially putting distance between ourselves and God. Not only does this attitude damage our relationship with the Lord, it can also have a negative effect on our lives. When we turn away from God, we miss out on his grace and mercy.<\/p>\n
Nous ratons \u00e9galement l’occasion de grandir dans notre foi. En nous d\u00e9tournant de Dieu, nous faisons en sorte qu’il nous soit plus difficile de trouver le pardon et la paix.<\/p>\n
We need to bear witness to his presence, reminding ourselves that Jesus Christ is always there for us, no matter how far we stray. He's waiting for us with open arms, ready to forgive us and help us grow closer to Him. God bless you!!!<\/p>\n
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