Verses paraphrased due to ©‘s [ref] {thots}
(An 8TH ‘DAY’ CU Studies Journal)
☀️ A.M. James 1:23-27
23 - If we are a hearer of the word, and not also a doer, it’s like looking intently at ourself in a mirror one minute, 24 and then going away the next minute, and forgeting what we look like!
25 But if we look into the perfect law - the Law of Liberty - and persevere, being no hearer who forgets, but a doer who {knows and so} does {who “follows” because we are convinced and believe} we will be blessed! {It is the work of God’s Spirit/Presence that “convinces”. The translation “convict” is the extreme. Needed in the case of despots, etc? And in some other cases? We are psychological beings. Why the remedy had to be dramatic enough to convince and appease every conscience. Deep down we don’t want to be imperfect (cause of entropy, that “doesn’t quit”). We want to be be “like Jesus”. The prodigal son or daughter returned home to Father who cherishes. Prodigal erased like it had never been. Concerning the world, does he have “wrath”?! Sure.. wouldn’t you? Concerning all abuses! But he’s still “savior of all” 1Tim.4:10. And sent his onLy straight out from him one, to be “savior of the world” 1Jn.4:14. But surely(?) his wrath is cause and effect. During early - formative - times he did do some intervention, and those sleeping in death will thank him for his intervention! Surely? Imperfection is an abyss of potential. Pre flood was hands off? Next they know will be resurrection into GWT ‘Day’ of Judgment/Discernment/Closure, and “Kolasin”/(K)Correction, during the latter part of Jesus’ long second advent, Rev.20 (told like describing crests of waves). Full scope version of his first so brief one?}
26 If anyone thinks they’re religious but cannot bridle their words, they deceive theirself. And their religion is useless [mataios - vain, aimless, without purpose, not useful]. 27 Religion that is pure and uncontaminated before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction {this isn’t make human government all powerful, aka, supplying all things, so owns all things, only a Perfect Being can run the commune} and to keep oneself free from the vices of the world. {Which includes all malice and division.. the serpent speaks in our own voice “I care about orphans and widows, but those ‘others’ over there don’t!” And on and on what a trap. Beware the leaven of politics/power/division (the Pharisees were of). It surely(?) leads nowhere good, aNd, it’s a lie. A captivity. Siren call to armageddon. It’s those who are still tares who are gathered to it.. near or far doesn’t matter? Is.24:20/Rev.10:4. Mt.13:30 in context is Rev.16:14-15-16 oR Mt.25:1-13.}
🌙 P.M. Mark 10:17-27
17 - Later, as he set out and was walking along, a man ran up, knelt before him and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit the enduring life?” [Aiónios - ages long (life).] (There’s not really a word for ‘forever’ in the Greek.. or the Old Testament Hebrew. But logically, true Life, being God himself, 1Jn.5:20, is, of course, enduring (Life.)
18 And Jesus answered the man, “Why do you call me good! No one is good except God. 19 As you know the commandments, ‘don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, don’t bear false witness, don’t defraud, and honor your father and mother.’”
20 And the man exclaimed, “Teacher! I have kept all these from my youth!” 21 And Jesus, with affection said, “I see that you lack one thing! Go and sell all you have. And give to the poor. You’ll have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.”
22 Saddened, the man went away, sorrowful, for he had great wealth.
23 And Jesus told his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who have great possessions to enter the kingdom of God!” {And we’re urged to envy them!} 24 And the disciples were amazed and wondered.
But Jesus explained, “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It’s easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a wealthy person to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 And they were surprised.
“Then who” they said, “can be saved?!” 27 Jesus answered, “With man it’s impossible, but with God, eveRything is possible.”
Tomorrows verses, 09/05
James 2:1-8 Mark 10:28-34 and ACTS 9:21-43 separately
Revelation Vision Study, 09/11, Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah - 1st week - 6:1-4
Word references - biblehub dot com’s app
Start/End the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)
Jesus said he “will draw all” Jn.12:32.
have a great day! ☀️🕊️
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