The Right Thing to Do
Matthew 3:15 "Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness."
Why do many people abide by fishing regulations such as keeping the number and size allowed, buying license, and abiding by fishing seasons? For some, it is only because they might get caught and fined. For others, it is simply the right thing to do.
Jesus had come to John to be baptized, but John protested in Matthew 3:14 saying, "I have need to be baptized of thee." John knew that Jesus, being the Son of God, did not need to be baptized. Jesus insisted that it was to "fulfill all righteousness", or to do the right thing and set the example for future generations.
Pretty often I hear people say, "You don't need to be baptized to go to heaven." They are right, technically. Others say, "You don't have to go to church to be a Christian." They may be right theoretically. Why, then, would we do those two things? Jesus gave the answer. If I may interpret His words - when a person becomes a Christian, he wants to be obedient and follow the model of Jesus. Obey the Lord and be baptized and go to church. It is the right thing to do.
Lord, help me to follow Your example and do what is right. Amen.
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