Stop Pretending You Don’t Know

Blessed be the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let us take time to learn and obey the Scriptures.

God holds us accountable for what we know (Romans 1:20; Hebrews 10:26-27). Pretending ignorance when you actually know the truth is dangerous because it is a form of testing God and rejecting His revealed will.

Biblical Example:
In Mark 11:27-33, religious leaders questioned Jesus’ authority. When Jesus asked them about John the Baptist’s baptism—which they knew was from God—they pretended ignorance out of fear. Jesus refused to answer their question because they were not sincere but testing Him.

Mark 11:27-33
“By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority to do them?” Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or from men? Tell me!” They discussed it and said, “We don’t know.” Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

This shows that when we come to God with questions or prayers but ignore what He has already revealed, we are essentially testing God and may receive no clear answers.

Moral Clarity from Scripture:
The Bible clearly states what is sin:

• Stealing is sin (Ephesians 4:28)
• Adultery and sexual immorality are sin (1 Corinthians 6:18)
• Idol worship is sin (Exodus 20:3-5)
• Living with someone else’s spouse is sin (Hebrews 13:4)

When Scripture is clear, it is dangerous to keep doubting or asking God to confirm what is already revealed. Doing so tests God and may leave one spiritually confused.

Conscience and Divine Guidance:
Your conscience, when aligned with Scripture, guides you in right and wrong (Romans 2:14-15). If your conscience and the Bible clearly say an act is wrong, do not expect God to contradict His own Word.

James 4:17
“Anyone, then, who knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.”

The Authority of Scripture:
God’s Word is the final authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Bible is God’s clear and unchanging voice. If you want to hear God’s will, read the Bible instead of relying solely on dreams, visions, or human leaders.

Final Warning:
Stop pretending ignorance about eternal truths like Hell, sin, and God’s commands. Don’t ask God to justify actions you already know are wrong, such as selling alcohol or engaging in immoral behavior. The lack of answers does not mean God is silent—He has spoken clearly through His Word.

May God help us to obey His Word and live in truth.

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