“Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”—Matthew 5:39, R. V. Occasions of irritation to the Jews were constantly arising from their contact with the Roman soldiery. Detachments of troops were stationed at different points throughout Judea and Galilee, and their presence remindedContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 10”
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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 8
“Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?”—Matthew 19:3. Among the Jews a man was permitted to put away his wife for the most trivial offenses, and the woman was then at liberty to marry again. This practice led to great wretchedness and sin. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus declaredContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 8”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 5
“Be reconciled to thy brother.”—Matthew 5:24. The love of God is something more than a mere negation; it is a positive and active principle, a living spring, ever flowing to bless others. If the love of Christ dwells in us, we shall not only cherish no hatred toward our fellows, but we shall seek inContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 5”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 4
[“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”—Matthew 5:22 KJV] Through Moses theContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 4”
When Bad Things Happen…
What do you believe? Do you feel like God is punishing you when bad things happen to you? Are you suffering without cause? Do you feel stripped of everything? Do you feel like God is treating you like His enemy? Do you feel cursed? Do you feel abandoned? Hear this (beginning at 2:59:00): http://www.youtube.com/live/hvLG4V_Isyw DearContinue reading “When Bad Things Happen…”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 3
“Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 5:20. The scribes and Pharisees had accused not only Christ but His disciples as sinners because of their disregard of the rabbinical rites and observances. Often the disciples had been perplexed andContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 3”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 10
“Ye are the salt of the earth.”—Matthew 5:13. Salt is valued for its preservative properties; and when God calls His children salt, He would teach them that His purpose in making them the subjects of His grace is that they may become agents in saving others. The object of God in choosing a people beforeContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Beatitudes, Part 10”