We must have a steadfast conviction of faith, with our souls completely captivated by God's truth, so that we will never be broken by any power or threat. "One day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him and said, 'Tell us by what authority You are doing these things, or who it is that gave You this authority.' He answered them, 'I also will ask you a question. Tell Me: Was John's baptism from heaven or from men?' They discussed it among themselves, saying, 'If we say, "From heaven," He will say, ‘Why did you not believe him’ But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.' So they answered that they did not know where it came from. Then Jesus said to them, 'Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things'...