Matthew 27:11-26
Pilate washes his hands while saying that he is innocent of this man's blood. He is not innocent. He is the Roman authority. He has the power to put Jesus to death or to free him. Just because he gives into the wishes of the crowd does not diminish his responsibility in the death of Jesus. The passage makes it clear that Pilate believes Jesus is not guilty of the accusations brought against him. However, Pilate does not want to stand against the crowd. It is easier to blame the crowd than takes responsibility for his actions.
We are often tempted to think we are not responsible for our actions or words. It is easier to blame others. In calling us to repentance, God asks us to accept responsibility for our actions, to acknowledge what we have done. Until we are willing to do so, change can never really take place in our lives.
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