Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5923 public opinion The concepts and views held by the majority of the population. Scripture urges personal, independent thinking, based on God's word, rather than adherence to popular beliefs. God's people should not be concerned about public opinion Exodus 23:2 See also Job 31:33-34; Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 Examples of the impact of public opinion 1 Samuel 14:45 Public opinion saved Jonathan's life; 1 Samuel 15:24 Public opinion led to Saul losing his kingdom; Matthew 27:15-26 Public opinion led to Jesus Christ being crucified; Acts 12:3 Public opinion led to Peter being imprisoned. Public opinion is often contrary to divine standards Haggai 1:2-11 See also Numbers 13:21-14:10; Deuteronomy 1:19-40; 1 Samuel 8:4-9; 1 Kings 18:21; Jeremiah 2:31-35; Jeremiah 26:7-16 Public opinion is sometimes in accord with divine standards Deuteronomy 5:28-29 See also Joshua 24:19-24 Public opinion of Jesus Christ was divided Concerning his identity Matthew 16:13-17 pp Mark 8:27-29 pp Luke 9:18-20 See also John 7:40-43 Concerning his teaching and ministry Luke 12:51; John 7:12,43; John 9:16; John 10:19 See also
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