The WWJD question should prompt us not to do what Jesus did, but to answer that question exactly the way Jesus did. What would Jesus do? He would do the will of the Father (Jn. 6:38). We should do the same.

WWJD? Should we always do what Jesus would do? I think the answer is obvious: No.

Don’t get me wrong. I love Jesus. He’s God. There’s no person who is a greater arbiter of what’s right and wrong. There’s no person who could do better than he would do. Generally speaking, we should take our cues from his life and public ministry.

But if we are honest, we shouldn’t—and can’t—always do what Jesus would do. Here are three examples where Jesus did something we should not do.

Jesus made certain claims.

In John 10:30, Jesus said, “I and the Father are one.” Newsflash: Jesus is God, and you are not. No offense. I’m sure you’re trying to be godly, but that only goes so far. Don’t say things like that.

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