“Truly, I tell You, not one stone will be left here upon the other; all will be thrown down.” ~ Jesus (Matthew 24:2) This verse contains three implications of note: 01) It is a general reference to the latent impermanence of all moments and all matter within them (in a similar vein to the […]
A question was posed: If Jesus was betrayed and if he did die to absolve me of my sin, then it seems reasonable to assume that someone is to blame … And yet, if blame of self and blame of the other are the same, what is the third option? What is the Middle Way? […]
“Father, forgive them … They know not what they do.” ~ Jesus (Luke 23:34) On the one hand this verse implies that ignorance is an excuse for actions that cause unintended harm to others, and to a degree that is indeed the case – for consequences are not tied to what is done nearly […]
NOTE: It is LOVE that is always all of these things.
“All things are lawful, but not all things build up. Do not seek your own advantage, but rather that of the other.” ~ Paul (1 Corinthians 10:23-24) This passage provides a deep-seated conundrum if there ever was one. For on the one hand it speaks to a Great Truth – namely, the Truth that […]
“People are slaves to whatever they submit.” ~ unknown (2 Peter 2:19) What is most important to realize about this verse is that it relates to much more than merely the commonly criticized “sinful” addictions of alcohol, illegal drugs, cigarettes, &/or sex … Consider: *It relates just as well to all those who are […]
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