Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you Bethsaida! For if the miracles had occurred in Tyre and Sidon which occurred in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Matthew 11:25
Location, location, location. Big factors in real estate. Chorazin and Bethsaida were coastal cities on the Sea of Galilee. They had the presence of Jesus and His apostles in town all the time. Tyre and Sidon where far away from the ministry of Jesus in Syrophenicia and enemies of Israel. The Galilean cities had greater opportunities but the didn't do well. Jesus is shaming them into paying attention. Often we look at the sinful world with contempt. If they had the exposure to the gospel that we have, would they be doing better? Greater opportunities means greater responsibilities. It time for the church to step up.
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