But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man." – Matt 16:23 (ESV)
Peter tells Jesus that his plan of suffering and dying will not happen. While Peter’s intentions seem noble, Jesus condemns his attitude severely. Often we focus on the plan of man. We can see this in our prayer life; our prayers often reflect lifestyle and comfort concerns, not the same concerns that the Lord has for us. Sometimes our gut isn’t the best indicator of what we should do.
