Where does character come from? n Proverbs 1:7 -10 (NKJV) 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of...

Where does character come from?Where does character come from?

Proverbs 1:7 -10 (NKJV) Proverbs 1:7 -10 (NKJV) 7 The fear of the 7 The fear of the LORD LORD isis the beginning of knowledge, the beginning of knowledge, ButBut fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My son, hear the instruction of your father, And son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; 9 For do not forsake the law of your mother; 9 For they they will bewill be a graceful ornament on your a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck. 10 My head, And chains about your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.


It begins in the home and it continues It begins in the home and it continues throughout life.throughout life. (Prov 1:20-24) (Prov 1:20-24)



The moral condition of a nation also The moral condition of a nation also contributes greatly to this building.contributes greatly to this building.



The moral condition of a nation also The moral condition of a nation also contributes greatly to this building.contributes greatly to this building.

Pilate had little to help him build this kind Pilate had little to help him build this kind of character.of character.


Jesus described two kinds of people in the Jesus described two kinds of people in the Sermon on the Mount. Sermon on the Mount. (Mt 7:24-27)(Mt 7:24-27)



Paul wants us to build this foundation of Paul wants us to build this foundation of inner strength. inner strength. (Eph 4:14-15)(Eph 4:14-15)



Paul wants us to build this foundation of Paul wants us to build this foundation of inner strength. inner strength. (Eph 4:14-15)(Eph 4:14-15)

Many men think of themselves as strong but Many men think of themselves as strong but are really cowards.are really cowards.

The background of Pilate The background of Pilate

He was involved with a very corrupt He was involved with a very corrupt government. government.


He was involved with a very corrupt He was involved with a very corrupt government. government. – He had to also please unprincipled men! He had to also please unprincipled men!


He was involved with a very corrupt He was involved with a very corrupt government. government. – He had to also please unprincipled men! He had to also please unprincipled men! – He has a rule but one without moral authority. He has a rule but one without moral authority.

(Prov 14:32-34)(Prov 14:32-34)


He was involved with a very corrupt He was involved with a very corrupt government. government. – He had to also please unprincipled men! He had to also please unprincipled men! – He has a rule but one without moral authority. He has a rule but one without moral authority.

(Prov 14:32-34)(Prov 14:32-34)– Because he did not fear God he had no Because he did not fear God he had no

principles. principles. (Prov 15:33; 18:12)(Prov 15:33; 18:12)


He likely had military experience.He likely had military experience.


He likely had military experience.He likely had military experience.– This taught him disciple and respect for This taught him disciple and respect for

authority. authority. (2 Tim 2:2-3)(2 Tim 2:2-3)


He likely had military experience.He likely had military experience.– This taught him disciple and respect for This taught him disciple and respect for

authority. authority. (2 Tim 2:2-3)(2 Tim 2:2-3)– How were the Roman Centurions described in How were the Roman Centurions described in

the Bible? the Bible? (Mt 8:9-10)(Mt 8:9-10)


He was a man who tried to intimidate but He was a man who tried to intimidate but had no consistency.had no consistency.


He was a man who tried to intimidate but He was a man who tried to intimidate but had no consistency.had no consistency.– Jesus used the wrath of Pilate as an example. Jesus used the wrath of Pilate as an example.

(Lk 13:1-3)(Lk 13:1-3)


He was a man who tried to intimidate but He was a man who tried to intimidate but had no consistency.had no consistency.– Jesus used the wrath of Pilate as an example. Jesus used the wrath of Pilate as an example.

(Lk 13:1-3)(Lk 13:1-3)– According to Josephus, Pilate would yield with According to Josephus, Pilate would yield with

a sufficient display. a sufficient display.

The trial of PilateThe trial of Pilate

In reality God was putting Pilate on trial.In reality God was putting Pilate on trial.


In reality God was putting Pilate on trial.In reality God was putting Pilate on trial. Genesis 22:1 (NKJV)Genesis 22:1 (NKJV) 1Now it came to 1Now it came to

pass after these things that God tested pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”And he said, “Here I am.”


Job 23:10-12 (NKJV) Job 23:10-12 (NKJV) 10 But He knows 10 But He knows the way that I take; the way that I take; WhenWhen He has tested He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. 11 My foot me, I shall come forth as gold. 11 My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside. 12 I have not way and not turned aside. 12 I have not departed from the commandment of His departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my necessary mouth More than my necessary food.food.


Pilate saw the hypocrisy of the Jewish Pilate saw the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders. leaders. (Mk 14:61-63)(Mk 14:61-63)



Pilate saw Jesus under sever pressure.Pilate saw Jesus under sever pressure.



Pilate saw Jesus under sever pressure.Pilate saw Jesus under sever pressure.– The power of our Lord was shown in when he The power of our Lord was shown in when he

did not speak. did not speak. (Mk 15:2-5)(Mk 15:2-5)



Pilate saw Jesus under sever pressure.Pilate saw Jesus under sever pressure.– The power of our Lord was shown in when he The power of our Lord was shown in when he

did not speak. did not speak. (Mk 15:2-5)(Mk 15:2-5)– When he did speak it was not with excitement, When he did speak it was not with excitement,

hatred or fear. hatred or fear. (1 Pt 2:20-23)(1 Pt 2:20-23)


1 Peter 2:21-23 (NKJV)1 Peter 2:21-23 (NKJV) 21For to this you 21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 22follow His steps: 22 “Who committed no sin, “Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; 23 who, ; 23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed committed HimselfHimself to Him who judges to Him who judges righteously;righteously;


– This strength continued even after a scourging. This strength continued even after a scourging. (Jn 19:1-2, 7-12)(Jn 19:1-2, 7-12)



Pilate was warned by his wife. Pilate was warned by his wife. (Mt 27:19)(Mt 27:19)



Pilate was warned by his wife. Pilate was warned by his wife. (Mt 27:19)(Mt 27:19) Jesus confronted Pilate with his own hope Jesus confronted Pilate with his own hope

of rescue ---- the truth!of rescue ---- the truth!




of rescue ---- the truth!of rescue ---- the truth!– Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus? (Jn 18:36-38)(Jn 18:36-38)




of rescue ---- the truth!of rescue ---- the truth!– Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus? (Jn 18:36-38)(Jn 18:36-38)– Pilate’s background taught him the danger of Pilate’s background taught him the danger of

“truth.” “truth.”


– This strength continued even after a scourging. This strength continued even after a scourging. (Jn (Jn 19:1-2, 7-12)19:1-2, 7-12)

Pilate was warned by his wife. Pilate was warned by his wife. (Mt 27:19)(Mt 27:19) Jesus confronted Pilate with his own hope of Jesus confronted Pilate with his own hope of

rescue ---- the truth!rescue ---- the truth!– Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus? (Jn 18:36-38)(Jn 18:36-38)– Pilate’s background taught him the danger of Pilate’s background taught him the danger of

“truth.” “truth.” – He states the truth but will not stand for it.He states the truth but will not stand for it.

The “middle ground” of PilateThe “middle ground” of Pilate

Three ways Pilate tried to avoid his Three ways Pilate tried to avoid his decision.decision.



Send Him to Herod. Send Him to Herod. (Lk 23:6-7, 11)(Lk 23:6-7, 11)



Send Him to Herod. Send Him to Herod. (Lk 23:6-7, 11)(Lk 23:6-7, 11) Offer the People Barabbas. Offer the People Barabbas. (Jn 18:38-40)(Jn 18:38-40)



Send Him to Herod. Send Him to Herod. (Lk 23:6-7, 11)(Lk 23:6-7, 11) Offer the People Barabbas. Offer the People Barabbas. (Jn 18:38-40)(Jn 18:38-40) Arouse sympathy. Arouse sympathy. (Jn 19:1-5)(Jn 19:1-5)


The “Solution” of Pilate.The “Solution” of Pilate.


The “Solution” of Pilate.The “Solution” of Pilate. He had two goals: to release Jesus but he He had two goals: to release Jesus but he

also wanted to please the Jews.also wanted to please the Jews.



also wanted to please the Jews.also wanted to please the Jews. He decided that the decision was not his to He decided that the decision was not his to

make after all. make after all. (Mt 27:24-26)(Mt 27:24-26)



also wanted to please the Jews.also wanted to please the Jews. He decided that the decision was not his to He decided that the decision was not his to

make after all. make after all. (Mt 27:24-26)(Mt 27:24-26)– Some want the struggle is enough, words and Some want the struggle is enough, words and

emotion without a stand!emotion without a stand!


The “Solution” of Pilate.The “Solution” of Pilate. He had two goals: to release Jesus but he also He had two goals: to release Jesus but he also

wanted to please the Jews.wanted to please the Jews. He decided that the decision was not his to He decided that the decision was not his to

make after all. make after all. (Mt 27:24-26)(Mt 27:24-26)– Some want the struggle is enough, words and Some want the struggle is enough, words and

emotion without a stand!emotion without a stand!– You must not let another make the decision for you. You must not let another make the decision for you.

God’s verdict on PilateGod’s verdict on Pilate

Pilate wanted “clean hands.” Did he have Pilate wanted “clean hands.” Did he have them?them?


Pilate wanted “clean hands.” Did he have Pilate wanted “clean hands.” Did he have them?them?– God recognized that Pilate was pressured.God recognized that Pilate was pressured.

(Acts 13:28)(Acts 13:28)



(Acts 13:28)(Acts 13:28)– He also recognized that Pilate did not arrest He also recognized that Pilate did not arrest

Jesus or cause this situation.Jesus or cause this situation.



(Acts 13:28)(Acts 13:28)– He also recognized that Pilate did not arrest He also recognized that Pilate did not arrest

Jesus or cause this situation.Jesus or cause this situation.– He also knew that Pilate heard a remarkable He also knew that Pilate heard a remarkable

confession.confession. (1 Tim 6:13) (1 Tim 6:13)


The final verdict of GodThe final verdict of God


The final verdict of GodThe final verdict of God– Guilty! God clearly shows that Pilate’s hands Guilty! God clearly shows that Pilate’s hands

were unwashed. were unwashed. (Acts 4:27)(Acts 4:27)


The final verdict of GodThe final verdict of God– Guilty! God clearly shows that Pilate’s hands Guilty! God clearly shows that Pilate’s hands

were unwashed. were unwashed. (Acts 4:27)(Acts 4:27)– In many ways Pilate was just like the religious In many ways Pilate was just like the religious

leaders by substituting form over substance.leaders by substituting form over substance. (Mt 23:23-24)(Mt 23:23-24)


How will you do at your trial? How will you do at your trial?


How will you do at your trial?How will you do at your trial? Many look at consequences first and then Many look at consequences first and then

try to find another way.try to find another way. (Gal 6:12) (Gal 6:12)



try to find another way.try to find another way. (Gal 6:12) (Gal 6:12) What if Pilate had stood for the truth? What if Pilate had stood for the truth?



try to find another way.try to find another way. (Gal 6:12) (Gal 6:12) What if Pilate had stood for the truth? What if Pilate had stood for the truth? On the judgment day you will have no one On the judgment day you will have no one

to hide behind. to hide behind.

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