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127:2.7 [[Jesus]]' position was made more [[difficult]] because his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) mother] and uncle, and even his younger [[brother]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James], all urged him to join the [[nationalist]] cause. All the better [[Jews]] of [[Nazareth]] had enlisted, and those [[young men]] who had not joined the movement would all enlist the moment [[Jesus]] changed his [[mind]]. He had but one [[wise]] [[counselor]] in all [[Nazareth]], his old teacher, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan], who counseled him about his reply to the [[citizens]]' committee of [[Nazareth]] when they came to ask for his answer to the [[public]] appeal which had been made. In all [[Jesus]]' [[young life]] this was the very first time he had consciously resorted to [[public]] [[strategy]]. Theretofore, always had he depended upon a frank [[statement]] of [[truth]] to [[clarify]] the situation, but now he could not [[declare]] the full truth. He could not [[intimate]] that he was more than a man; he could not [[disclose]] his [[idea]] of the [[mission]] which awaited his [[attainment]] of a riper [[Maturity|manhood]]. Despite these [[limitations]] his [[religious]] [[fealty]] and [[national]] [[loyalty]] were directly [[challenged]]. His [[family]] was in a turmoil, his [[youthful]] [[friends]] in division, and the entire [[Jewish]] contingent of the town in a hubbub. And to think that he was to blame for it all! And how innocent he had been of all [[intention]] to make trouble of any kind, much less a disturbance of this sort.

127:2.7 [[Jesus]]' position was made more [[difficult]] because his [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_(mother_of_Jesus) mother] and uncle, and even his younger [[brother]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James], all urged him to join the [[nationalist]] cause. All the better [[Jews]] of [[Nazareth]] had enlisted, and those [[young men]] who had not joined the movement would all enlist the moment [[Jesus]] changed his [[mind]]. He had but one [[wise]] [[counselor]] in all [[Nazareth]], his old teacher, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan], who counseled him about his reply to the [[citizens]]' committee of [[Nazareth]] when they came to ask for his answer to the [[public]] appeal which had been made. In all [[Jesus]]' [[young life]] this was the very first time he had consciously resorted to [[public]] [[strategy]]. Theretofore, always had he depended upon a frank [[statement]] of [[truth]] to [[clarify]] the situation, but now he could not [[declare]] the full truth. He could not [[intimate]] that he was more than a man; he could not [[disclose]] his [[idea]] of the [[mission]] which awaited his [[attainment]] of a riper [[Maturity|manhood]]. Despite these [[limitations]] his [[religious]] [[fealty]] and [[national]] [[loyalty]] were directly [[challenged]]. His [[family]] was in a turmoil, his [[youthful]] [[friends]] in division, and the entire [[Jewish]] contingent of the town in a hubbub. And to think that he was to blame for it all! And how innocent he had been of all [[intention]] to make trouble of any kind, much less a disturbance of this sort.

127:2.8 Something had to be done. He must state his position, and this he did [[bravely]] and [[diplomatically]] to the satisfaction of many, but not all. He [[adhered]] to the terms of his [[original]] plea, maintaining that his first [[duty]] was to his [[family]], that a [[widow]]ed [[mother]] and eight brothers and sisters needed something more than mere [[money]] could buy—the [[physical]] [[necessities]] of life—that they were entitled to a [[father]]'s watchcare and [[guidance]], and that he could not in clear conscience release himself from the [[obligation]] which a cruel [[accident]] had thrust upon him. He paid compliment to his [[mother]] and eldest [[brother]] for being willing to release him but reiterated that [[loyalty]] to a dead [[father]] forbade his leaving the [[family]] no matter how much [[money]] was forthcoming for their [[material]] [[support]], making his never-to-be-forgotten [[statement]] that " [[money]] cannot [[love]]. "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27t_Buy_Me_Love] In the [[course]] of this address [[Jesus]] made several veiled [[references]] to his " life [[mission]] " but explained that, regardless of whether or not it might be inconsistent with the [[military]] idea, it, along with everything else in his life, had been given up in order that he might be able to discharge [[faithfully]] his [[obligation]] to his [[family]]. Everyone in [[Nazareth]] well knew he was a [[good]] [[father]] to his [[family]], and this was a matter so near the [[heart]] of every [[noble]] [[Jew]] that [[Jesus]]' plea found an [[appreciative]] response in the hearts of many of his hearers; and some of those who were not thus minded were disarmed by a [[speech]] made by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James], which, while not on the [[program]], was delivered at this time. That very day the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan] had rehearsed James in his speech, but that was their [[secret]].

127:2.8 Something had to be done. He must state his position, and this he did [[bravely]] and [[diplomatically]] to the satisfaction of many, but not all. He [[adhered]] to the terms of his [[original]] plea, maintaining that his first [[duty]] was to his [[family]], that a [[widow]]ed [[mother]] and eight brothers and sisters needed something more than mere [[money]] could buy—the [[physical]] [[necessities]] of life—that they were entitled to a [[father]]'s watchcare and [[guidance]], and that he could not in clear conscience release himself from the [[obligation]] which a cruel [[accident]] had thrust upon him. He paid compliment to his [[mother]] and eldest [[brother]] for being willing to release him but reiterated that [[loyalty]] to a dead [[father]] forbade his leaving the [[family]] no matter how much [[money]] was forthcoming for their [[material]] [[support]], making his never-to-be-forgotten [[statement]] that " [[money]] cannot [[love]]. "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can%27t_Buy_Me_Love] In the [[course]] of this address [[Jesus]] made several veiled [[references]] to his " life [[mission]] " but explained that, regardless of whether or not it might be inconsistent with the [[military]] idea, it, along with everything else in his life, had been given up in order that he might be able to discharge [[faithfully]] his [[obligation]] to his [[family]]. Everyone in [[Nazareth]] well knew he was a [[good]] [[father]] to his [[family]], and this was a matter so near the [[heart]] of every [[noble]] [[Jew]] that [[Jesus]]' plea found an [[appreciative]] response in the hearts of many of his hearers; and some of those who were not thus minded were disarmed by a [[speech]] made by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James], which, while not on the [[program]], was delivered at this time. That very day the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazan chazan] had rehearsed James in his speech, but that was their [[secret]].

127:2.9 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] stated that he was sure [[Jesus]] would help to [[liberate]] his people if he (James) were only old enough to assume [[responsibility]] for the [[family]], and that, if they would only [[consent]] to allow [[Jesus]] to remain " with us, to be our [[father]] and [[teacher]], then you will have not just one [[leader]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph]'s [[family]], but presently you will have five [[loyal]] nationalists, for are there not five of us boys to grow up and come forth from our brother-father's [[guidance]] to serve our nation? " And thus did the lad bring to a fairly [[happy]] ending a very tense and threatening situation.

127:2.9 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_the_Just James] stated that he was sure [[Jesus]] would help to [[liberate]] his people if he (James) were only old enough to assume [[responsibility]] for the [[family]], and that, if they would only [[consent]] to allow [[Jesus]] to remain " with us, to be our [[father]] and [[teacher]], then you will have not just one [[leader]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joseph Joseph]'s [[family]], but presently you will have five [[loyal]] nationalists, for are there not five of us boys to grow up and come forth from our brother-father's [[guidance]] to serve our nation? " And thus did the lad bring to a fairly [[happy]] ending a very tense and threatening situation.