Matthew 21: 12: "Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves." So much for the picture of a mild mannered easy going love everybody Jesus! The gentile area where this took place was several acres. It was a large area to cover and had to be quite noisy. Jesus treated those who bought and sold the same. They both were removed. Roman coins couldn't be used at the temple so the money changers were charging exorbitant rates. This commerce was taking place in the court of the gentile. The Lord Jesus Christ was going to put an end to it, at least for the day. Modern culture doesn't allow for a Jesus that is anything but loving and kind. Jesus was loving and kind, but sometimes He had to be forceful. It is the same with us. We must be prepared to "turn over some tables" if the situation calls for it. If we are going to be His disciple, we are to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Him, even if it means making lots of noise and running some people out.
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