I think this is a great idea and would love to contribute, however, I must insist that the following teachings from Jesus be removed from Scripture because........well…. I just don’t like them.
#1 – “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:11-12
#2 – “You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you….” Matthew 5:43-44
*Actually, just remove ALL of Matthew Chapter 5.
#3 – “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21
#4 - "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.” Matthew 6:24
*Okay, let’s remove Matthew Chapter 6……….
#5 - "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.” Matthew 7:1-5
……….and Chapter 7 as well.
Furthermore, for personal reasons, I request that any teachings that contain the phrase, “sell your possessions” or “deny himself and take up his cross daily” be removed. I think that about covers it, now I’m ready to obey ALL that Jesus commanded!
Cheryl
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Wonderful post.
I enjoyed this read.
I have added your blog to my list of favs. Keep up the great work. I hope you have a great week.
Wow. You got me on that one. Being Christ-like is not an easy task... or is it... Jesus said, "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." - Matthew 11:30
I just need to start figuring out which is easier -- to obey and suffer lightly, or to disobey and suffer eternal punishment. Thank our heavenly father for all the examples found in His word to help me come to a good decision...
I'm following you now.
Great post.
Here's something I have begun to discover: Jesus yoke is easy! The difficulty is not in the action, but in our perceptions. We think it's hard to die to ourselves, but when we live by the Spirit, it is actually easy. My biggest struggle is to let the Spirit take control and bear its fruit in me. Once I let go, the rest is fairly easy.
Yes, letting the Spirit take control and bear His fruit in me is the struggle.
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