Category Archives: the bible
Paradox
I’ve been wondering about the first commandment recently: “I am the Lord your God… you shall have no other gods before me.” It seems like a fairly straightforward commandment: basically, don’t worship anyone or anything other than God. I always … Continue reading
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Light
As I went to raise the shades this morning, my eyes burned from the light that seeped through. Knowing that the light would not burn when the shade was raised, I raised it. This seems to me an apt metaphor … Continue reading
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Paul
I’ve just finished reading Lattimore’s translation of Paul First Letter to the Corinthians. I have a real problem with Paul, in that I really don’t know what to make of him. At times, he says things that make me want … Continue reading
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Integrity, PS
“He who is trustworthy in the least matter is also trustworthy in the great one, and he who is dishonest in the least matter is also dishonest in the great one.” Luke, 16:10 (approx.)
Sacraments
Yesterday while reading through Luke’s Gospel, I came upon a passage that I didn’t recognize: “I have a baptism to undergo, and how I am oppressed until it is done with.” Luke 12: 50, as translated by Richmond Lattimore Confused, … Continue reading
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Discernment
This morning I came upon Matthew’s version of the Mark quote I posted two days ago: Therefore, I tell you this, every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men, but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven. … Continue reading
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Reading the New Testament
“Truly I tell you, all shall be forgiven the sons of men, their sins and their blasphemies as they may speak; but if one blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, he shall have no forgiveness ever, but shall be guilty of … Continue reading
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