Thanks for this well-written reminder. I listened recently to an interview with NT Wright and Michael Bird about their book you referenced - so very compelling. Grateful for you posts!
I'm concerned violence will be uncontrollable in our nation until we adjust our spiritual course. American crime and war are escalating. The political environment mirrors our troubled soul at this moment. We have to stop the entire train of anger.
Jesus’ “Law of Love” (love God, love neighbors as yourself, love enemies, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, do not repay evil with evil, overcome evil with love, do not seek vengeance….extended out to all of creation) is the obvious, undeniable “salvation” offered to the world…….nobody can believe it. Nobody wants to hear it. They never have and probably never will.
Matt 5 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
Words are much more deadly than bullets. MUCH MORE. A CHILD, a boy and MILLIONS of others across this nation have been abandoned by the "church". EVERY church should start a program TODAY to spend time with these outcast kids. Sandy Hook didn't cause the church to step up and in. It is VIOLENT to be THAT alone. LONELINESS IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE by culture. Especially by supposedly Jesus believing culture. What do you think is wrong with Putin??? He's the worst case scenario of extreme lonely.
Thanks for this well-written reminder. I listened recently to an interview with NT Wright and Michael Bird about their book you referenced - so very compelling. Grateful for you posts!
I appreciate your kind words, Emily!
I'm concerned violence will be uncontrollable in our nation until we adjust our spiritual course. American crime and war are escalating. The political environment mirrors our troubled soul at this moment. We have to stop the entire train of anger.
I hear you, Chris. Thank you for taking the time to reply.
Jesus’ “Law of Love” (love God, love neighbors as yourself, love enemies, do unto others as you would have them do unto you, do not repay evil with evil, overcome evil with love, do not seek vengeance….extended out to all of creation) is the obvious, undeniable “salvation” offered to the world…….nobody can believe it. Nobody wants to hear it. They never have and probably never will.
I appreciate you reading and commenting!
Matt 5 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
Words are much more deadly than bullets. MUCH MORE. A CHILD, a boy and MILLIONS of others across this nation have been abandoned by the "church". EVERY church should start a program TODAY to spend time with these outcast kids. Sandy Hook didn't cause the church to step up and in. It is VIOLENT to be THAT alone. LONELINESS IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE by culture. Especially by supposedly Jesus believing culture. What do you think is wrong with Putin??? He's the worst case scenario of extreme lonely.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Ginger!