Ever pretend you understand something that you really don't? It's fine as long as nobody asks you any specific questions. But when you're put on the spot, it's quickly revealed whether you have a complete grasp or not.
The question always moves from the general to the specific. The wisdom of crowds is one thing -- but we can only ride on the coattails of the crowd for so long. Eventually, we'll have to make a decision about what we believe, about what we affirm. When it comes to Jesus, are you willing to stand out, even if you're different than the crowd? Are you willing to follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit, wherever it may go?
Peter was willing to state what he believed. The crowd may have been uncertain, but he was not. He knew what he believed, and he knew why he believed that.
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