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What does Jesus mean when he says “Let the dead bury the dead?”
Jesus was neither extremely religious nor just a “lovey-dovey hippie.” Any extensive study on the life of the Nazarene will bring out two strong impressions:
1. He believed human beings had great, untapped capacity
2. He also believed human beings were capable of being judgmental jerks.
So when you consider Jesus’ words as recorded in the Gospels, apply these two principles. He is always trying to get us to tap our greater humanity by learning to deny our selfishness.
One day he meets a fellow who really wants to be a follower, but uses the excuse of burying his father to delay his decision.
Jesus responds, “Let the dead bury the dead.”
This is not a disregard for giving honor to a family member, but rather, a realization that missing the moment of our greatest conviction normally means that we never get back to what we originally set out to do.
A crossroads of contrition: where we focus on what we really want to be and what we really want to accomplish.
This person had decided he wanted to follow Jesus. Jesus’ point was simple: You will never, ever feel this energized again.
Find a different way to give tribute to your father, but truly show your respect to him by pursuing your heart.
Nothing should stand in the way of an inclination to make our lives better. Too often we use family responsibilities, such as weddings and funerals, as a way of excusing ourselves from chasing our dreams.
Give your tribute to the dead some other way than showing up to the funeral.
Share the responsibility with another family member.
But don’t miss your day in the sun … when the warmth is on your skin and it’s clear what you need to do.
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