Funny, I tend to do a bit of cut-and-paste when using scripture [particularly in public settings]. I've always felt a bit apologetic about it-like, "OK, let me explain." But this method was, in the 1st century, fairly common. It is encouraging to see Jesus/Luke move toward the space of omitting vengeance. Thank you for the reminder [and the freedom], Kate. GTG-time to practice...
God takes care of all in own time and own way. New Testament replaces OT revenge taking us down with love and forgiveness to lift us all up. If we live for the ideal, reality may hurt more, but do we really want to be as selfish as many others? The question is how best to get others to see error of selfish ways and become fellow imperfect disciples loving God and all neighbors. Even male or female God feels exclusive and inaccurate. Most of our problems are not deliberate evil, but lack of education to experience walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.
Funny, I tend to do a bit of cut-and-paste when using scripture [particularly in public settings]. I've always felt a bit apologetic about it-like, "OK, let me explain." But this method was, in the 1st century, fairly common. It is encouraging to see Jesus/Luke move toward the space of omitting vengeance. Thank you for the reminder [and the freedom], Kate. GTG-time to practice...
God takes care of all in own time and own way. New Testament replaces OT revenge taking us down with love and forgiveness to lift us all up. If we live for the ideal, reality may hurt more, but do we really want to be as selfish as many others? The question is how best to get others to see error of selfish ways and become fellow imperfect disciples loving God and all neighbors. Even male or female God feels exclusive and inaccurate. Most of our problems are not deliberate evil, but lack of education to experience walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.