John 12:37-50
"Look, the whole world has gone after him" declared the Pharisees in their frustration (v19). Yet John said that even though Jesus did many miracles, "they" still didn't believe (v37). Others did believe, but kept it secret because they feared retribution from the Pharisees.
I wonder if the latter group was really saved. They saw and believed, but chose to remain in the culturally safe zone of Judaism. Verse 43 indicates they weren't saved, because they chose human accolades over God's accolades.
How many attend church, hear the message and believe with their head, but refuse to embrace with their heart & life for fear of what others think? Jesus didn't chase after these pseudo-believers, but instead kept sowing the seed and revealing his glory to any who would respond.
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