All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, (2 Timothy 3:16 HCSB).
In Paul's letter to Timothy, Paul speaks of teaching and training using the bible. Be aware also that alot of verses you see posted here and there are taken out of context. If you see a verse you like I encourage you to at least look it up and read the whole chapter ( which is usually a paragraph ) in order to get better perspective what is being said. You may be surprised at what you find out.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Few words
For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God. (Ecclesiastes 5:7 HCSB)
The author is speaking about how too many words for God can be dangerous. That's a good point. I also believe that too many words for people can be a burden too. Sometimes "please forgive me" is the exact right amount of words you should say.
The author is speaking about how too many words for God can be dangerous. That's a good point. I also believe that too many words for people can be a burden too. Sometimes "please forgive me" is the exact right amount of words you should say.
Friday, January 27, 2012
the greatest command
Most of you that know me will agree that I am simple, blunt, and opinionated. Maybe that's why I love Mark 12:28-31! Talk about simplistic, straight forward, and to the point! Here it is...
28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
As a society we sometimes over complicate things and that can be just as dangerous as over simplfying. With that being said, let's break down what just happened. Wise dude walks up to Jesus. Asks him what is the most important rule in life. Jesus sums it up "love God," then "love your neighbor." I can imagine the look on the guys face. I'm sure the guy thought about all the other Jewish laws of the time, which were many, and had an "aaha"moment.
Let's keep it simple guys, "love God" and "love your neighbor." Don't ignore the other commands, but focus primarily on these two and the rest should fall into place.
28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
As a society we sometimes over complicate things and that can be just as dangerous as over simplfying. With that being said, let's break down what just happened. Wise dude walks up to Jesus. Asks him what is the most important rule in life. Jesus sums it up "love God," then "love your neighbor." I can imagine the look on the guys face. I'm sure the guy thought about all the other Jewish laws of the time, which were many, and had an "aaha"moment.
Let's keep it simple guys, "love God" and "love your neighbor." Don't ignore the other commands, but focus primarily on these two and the rest should fall into place.
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