WWPD? WWJD?
In my last post, A Biblically Relevant Response to the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies, I looked at Acts 17:16-34 to explore how the Apostle Paul might have responded to the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. What would Paul do (WWPD)?
Today, we’re looking at 1 Peter to see how Jesus might have responded to the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. What would Jesus do (WWJD)?
The Controversy
In my last post, I summarized the controversy, so I will not do that again here. In that previous post, I also noted that there is disagreement as to whether or not the controversial scene at the Opening Ceremonies intended to mock da Vinci’s “The Lord’s Supper.” Additionally, in my last post, I noted that Paul’s response in Acts 17 was relevant regardless of the specific intent of the Opening Ceremony scene.
Today, for the sake of argument, let’s assume that at least in part the Olympic Opening Ceremonies mocked Christianity. My question then is,
“How should Christians respond when their faith is mocked?”
My answer is,
“We should follow the model of Christ and respond like Christ did when He was mocked.”
WDJD: What Did Jesus Do?
What did Jesus do when He was
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