Settle the matter on the way

People who live close to nature can tell ahead of time what the weather will be even without the use of instruments that weather bureaus use today.

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The Jews, Jesus says, are good at this. Interpreting the signs that nature shows, the Jews prepare for a sunny or a rainy day, a hot or cold night. However, they are less adept at reading the signs of the times. Not only are they unable to recognize the prophets whom God sends them, they are equally blind to the fact that he now sends his Son to call them to repentance.

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They pretend not to understand God's call in order that they may keep away from making a decision about their salvation. They do not wish to be converted and are determined to pursue their sinful ways. Judgment is "on the way," and there is no time for dillydallying, for indifference, and inactivity.