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-- APRIL 30, 2023
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THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Part 16: Practical Instructions |
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Jesus wanted to reform Jewish society and advance it
to a divine philosophy from the spirit world. The problem was that
this worldview clashed with the secular way of thinking. Corruption
was a way of life and taking an oath was a way of promising
something, but for the Jews, it was also a deceitful way to cheat
the other party and back out of a deal. The Son of God stated that
yes should be yes, anything further was fraudulent and therefore a
sin. The Jews were known for their aggression and swift retaliation.
When Jesus told them to love their enemies, being meek was not
something they wanted to do. Social services and pension plans did
not exist and the custom was for the upper class to give money to
the poor. The Son of God told the rich to give alms secretly and
they would receive recognition for their compassion. Each of these
subjects is still relevant today. Are you willing to embrace this
teaching of Jesus? |
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