Nothing escapes his attention, and every thought, every word and every action of ours is fully and intimately exposed to an all-knowing God. Geocoding Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by Even though I gave away my books yours would sell!! Blog, A But if I had as many enthusiastic readers as yourself, it might become a bestseller! It helps you take a step outside your own world for a little while. Verse 12 speaks of building "upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble." Jesus became sin Who knew no sin that we may become the righteousness of God (2 Cor. Behold, I was formed in iniquity; Alisha Alcock, Sorry Bill I have a real soft spot for Mel! James 1:14-15 tells us that sin does not occur until we have decided to give in to our internal feelings. This teaching produces bad or evil fruit in a persons life and denies the power of YHWH through His Spirit to help us lead a victorious life in our everyday living. Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Regardless of who first uttered these words, the truth is we are called to live out the gospel in both word and deed. We should do everything in our power, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, to live by the example of Christ. Indeed, they depict someone out of control and slipping toward the edge. deeds. This one just happened to be caught on tape, thats all. Yet the one who speaks these fearsome cutting Words of righteous Law never once angry with His fellow brother to the point of sinning and being liable to judgment. 17. To demonstrate the fundamental problem with your assertion please follow along. So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. Other high flyers have also been caught recently, such as Tiger Woods. And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Society would probably split apart if we were all aware of one anothers darker, private sides. 3:10-12) None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. Let us learn to aim at and hit the mark of Torah. Baptism, along with Communion, is a Sacrament. What parent does not know that a baby is interested in one thing and one thing only: meet MY needs, and do it NOW. And that is why, even as we strive to be like Christ, we need Christ not just to be an example of behaviour, but an actual Saviour. There are so many things that seem doubtful because we do not bring the test of the highest motive to bear on them. Even though I have an ISBN number I do not need it as most books are given away.My book, Reflections of the heart and soul are about true depression but also a real God who cares. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. Even so reckon also yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to Elohim in Mashiach Yeshua. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar (Psalm 139:1-2). Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. One's Deeds. Suffice it to say that the believer too will face judgment one day, not for his salvation, but based on his works and service, or lack thereof. The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? Violently torn out and cast upon the dirt that the rest that you and me would not be lost to hell. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned (Matt 12:36-37). Colossians 3:17 in all English translations. And so it is that even in recognizing the goodness of Gods Law, we must stand condemned under that Law. A baby is completely focused upon himself. Carl Strehlow, Bill, your website is my absolute favourite. But we dont need to fear this hellish prison sentence, precisely because Jesus has done it Bought our freedom, with HIs holy precious blood and innocent suffering and death. There are two words to consider here, maal and pasha (pasha being the more frequent of the two). That hardly compares with actually paying for it, because thats what Jesus did. Revelation 2:2. So I think we must say that this is a figure, not a fact; the enjoining of an object for thought and a motive for life, not of a formal observance. It seems that Mel Gibson has been caught out. Thank you for responses back! For every thought, word and deed of God has always led to this Jesus. But verse 37 says by our words we will be acquitted and by our words, we will be condemned. Not only CAN we have a correct interpretation of Gods Law, but God Himself gives it to us! When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Colossians 3:17 Context. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. Were incapable of paying for it no matter what effort we put into that. The contrast that Jesus sets up in these verses of scripture is not between the OT regulations and His remarkable and new teaching (he has just established the validity of the OT Law). The great deliverance is to be ever on our lips. In your mercy. Jesus was handed over to the judge, and the sentence was death on a cross. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. Jesus never once had an insult or hurtful word for anyone, not even those who so often and mercilessly opposed Him His righteousness was so exceeding that even His harsh words were spoken for healing not hurt. We bear Him in our hands and in our hearts. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. Yeshua answered them, Amein, amein, I say to you, every one that commits sin is the bondservant of sin. 18 and being made free from sin, you became servants of righteousness. (21-26) You have heard that it was said to those of old, You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment. But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, You fool! will be liable to the hell of fire. Being caring toward others helps you reduce your own stress and may even help you live longer! James 2:17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you. Readers are welcome to post comments on the material posted here, but some simple rules apply: If you are happy to abide by these rules, then by all means, send in your comments. Many thanks for helping to make this ministry possible and helping it to continue. Yochanan (John) 8:34 O my brother, see to it that you give yourself to Him. Colossians 3:9 chapter context similar meaning copy save. Your righteousness has not exceeded. We are liars and braggarts and oath breakers each and every single one of us . It is precisely the same in design, a memorial feast appointed to keep up the vivid remembrance of the historical fact to which redemption is traced; and not only to keep up its remembrance, but to proclaim the importance of extending that remembrance through all life. The Lord's Supper historically took the place of the Passover. Required fields are marked *. Reminders. Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.". It is logically impossible to know for sure that no one can know for sure.. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Besides the annual Passover feasts, inscriptions on the door-posts and fringes on the dress were appointed for this purpose. OpenBible.info forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God. There is the possibility of its doing to other motives what light does to landscape when a sudden sunbeam gleams across the plain, and everything leaps into increased depth of colour. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Notice the peculiarity of both the Jewish and the Christian rite, that the centre point of both is a historical fact, a redeeming act. However, the whole Bible is a call to action: to resist the enemy, which in the New Covenant is the sin that dwells in my flesh. The very meaning of redemption is there. We will be judged by the law of liberty. With the help of God we can overcome even the thought of sin. Kind regards One Torah shall be to him that is home-born, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you. 1 Peter 5:8-9. Now iniquity is completely different from the concept of sin or transgression. It is the duty of the parents to teach the child NOT to be self-centered. It is encouraged and a blessing for others to forward these teachings to others, and permission is hereby granted for this as long as the teaching is kept wholly intact, which includes the authors name and contact information, the One Torah For All header, and this copyright paragraph. More than anything else from birth each person wants what he wants and he does not really care about what others want. Furthermore, it must be passed on without any cost whatsoever to those who receive it. 'I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.'. The abused of this world have no voice and not even church leaders help them. The Bible informs us that all our words and all our actions are known by at least one person: God himself. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. But, I think your interpretation is likely the right one that Jesus harsh words were for healing and not hurt. (Luke 1:68-73) Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, as He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from of old, that we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us; to show the mercy promised to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, the oath that He swore to our father Abraham. Interesting all this book talk, and I agree; books are our legacy, not computer essays. He is perfect in every thought, word and deed. G And even more frightening, one day we will give an account of our words and actions. J For as you have judged another so you shall be judged. L And in His death Jesus paid every last penny to free us - even His own eternal soul. F Yochanan Aleph (1st John) 3:9 The question may be asked, whether this command is to be taken metaphorically or literally. Every last bit of sin debt has been paid. And self-centeredness is the essence of sin. James Artist Fallen man--utterly corrupt in thought, word and deed--need realize that his best is either soiled in sin or dead works (Heb 9:14). My books have gone into the hands of so many non believers all who have thanked me for my insight. The death as well as the life of Christ teaches us what we ought to be. Christianity as a revelation is not so much the utterance in words of great religious thoughts as the history of a life and a death, a fact wrought upon the earth, which is at once the means of revelation and the means of redemption. Romans 6:11 Therefore, sin begins within the mind when we choose to accept a wrong thought and engage ourselves with it, instead of rejecting it; 4. And he said, "What comes out of a person is what defiles him. As heaven and earth are contrary one to the . The Spirit is saying the same thing to us today. All material is copyrighted and no part may be changed, added to, shortened or edited; however, the entirety of the article may be reproduced as long as the authors name remains attached to the article. Must I? Every day when I pray and meditate on the Holy mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary especially the Sorrowful mysteries e g the Crucifixion I am able to visualise the real truth, the real suffering of Our Lord made possible by the brilliance of Mel. Being tempted is not the same as committing sin, but for it . We are full of distinctions, we live in loopholes. As we PRAY scripture in the Fifth Path, his word is hidden in our hearts (Psalm 119:11). Please all of you do so, tell us how our mighty God brought hope at the end of the day. All praise be to God when He works this work in us. For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. 3:10-15 where he said that . Even if literal, the injunction is for the purpose of remembering. I would encourage you to read through the Gospels once again, especially the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. By your own assertion it cannot be. That great Light will gladden your eyes, will guide your activity, and, like the sunrise striking Memnon's voiceless, stony lips, will bring music. More power to you Bill!!! And what a painful bloody sacrifice it was! 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that you should obey the lusts thereof; 5 The Bible explains that genuine love is shown, "not in word or with the tongue, but in deed and truth." (1 John 3:18) Does this mean that we cannot express love through our speech?Not at all! The truth is on most occasions the real us is kept under wraps. It is more than an accident that both Judaism and Christianity should begin with a great act of deliverance; that that act of deliverance should constitute a community, and that a memorial rite should be the centre of the ritual of both. Observe also that there is a slight change in construction in the three clauses; the two former are to be done in order that the latter may come to pass. So I hope you are encouraged by all the positive feedback because your work (as hard as it is at times) spiritually feeds many of us and also gives us courage to stand up for God and His ways. Here (and throughout the Gospels) Jesus does a very fine job of interpreting the Law of God for us . Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? III. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. A. I'm not sure what verse you're referring to, but 2 Cor. What are you aiming at? These words are here to show us that we are no good what-so-ever. Tweet. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. I believe when we live among our neighbours in love; drop our religious verbosity; throw out our idols and artifacts of worship the world may see how helping hands and a kind heart reflect the goodness of Christ. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Colossians 3:17. And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Ilona Sturla. 6 And shewing mercy to thousands of them that love Me, and keep My commandments. The way we really are, when no one else is around, is rarely caught on tape. But it seems more probable that the meaning is metaphorical, and that what is enjoined is rather a constant remembrance of the great deliverance, and a constant regulation of the practical life by it. Such an idea will actually lead one into sin. His word of rebuke held no misgivings or doubt. Probably on any given day there are tens of thousands of similar outbursts made by warring couples. L.S. He never lashes out just to injure but to bring healing. But I like that second part about not being under the law. 26 I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees. Scripture teaches us some very important truths concerning these matters. I cut and paste and then print. And he is the head of the body, the church. Since becoming an avid reader of your website I have become more proactive in commenting to the papers and forums alike, I no longer wish to be a silent minority. Tho I enjoy the comments, I dont have to print them. A prison that cannot be escaped until every last bit of that sin debt is paid. It is an interesting thought you propose (and one that is often leveled against Christianity and/or others who hold differing views), but one that is (with all due respect) just plain silly. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. 3. The Bible informs us that all our words and all our actions are known by at least one person: God himself. It is up to each and every person whether he will serve sin or serve our Master Yeshua. As Christians we should indeed strive to live according to Gods Law. The mark set before us today is still the same, to hear and obey His Voice. He has some problems yes but at the end of the day I truly believe that the Lord will not only pardon him but will trully exalt him for exposing the real truth of the passion of Our Lord! The unwillingness to find peace, to work for reconciliation, to suffer an indignity (any indignity) because of another. Galatians 5:16 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs. Now back to this idea that one must sin in thought, word and deed every day. And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. Instead He continued to love and lift up, to care and console, to serve and sacrifice for her. What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? I really benefit from your writings and appreciate them. Because He had always said so. Our public personas are often quite different to our private ones. Let us try to approach nearer and nearer to the fusion of action and contemplation, and to the blending with all other motives of this supreme one. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. And if that is true, then all your good works are undone and worthless. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. Sin ( - chata) is aiming at the mark and missing it; whereas Torah is the mark, aiming at the mark and hitting the mark. The main object of all life, speculative or practical, is declared to be, not our own happiness or perfection, not the good of our fellow-men, but the "glory of God"--the . But those who think they can live double lives are only fooling themselves. And the 'therefore' of the next verse seems to say that keeping this ordinance in its season is the fulfilment of this precept. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. C Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lesson we can all take out of this is nicely encapsulated in the words of Moses: Make sure your sins will find you out (Numbers 32:23). K Often only a few very close people know what we are really like. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?unless indeed you fail to meet the test! Any attempt in comparison is nothing but filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). (17) All in the name of the Lord Jesus.--Comp. If our personal testimony touches one soul then it is worth the effort of self publishing. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. See 1 Cor. So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. It was instituted at the Passover and instead of it. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.. 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