We read last Friday about Judas suggesting the perfume be sold and the money given to the poor. Jesus certainly had to know that Judas was stealing from him. He knew Judas’ motive for the sale of the perfume, yet Jesus did not address that issue. He simply responded, “Let her alone; she has a kept this for the day of my burial. For the poor you have with you always, but me you do not have always” (John 12:7-8).
Judas’ words sounded pious. His comment might have confused the rest of the disciples so Jesus addressed himself to his true followers. “The poor you have with you always, but me you do not have always” (John 2:7-8).
There are times when we need to address an issue, not to help the one who brought it up, but to help those who are listening to the conversation.
