@GodlyAction The Old Testament (like Amos 8) condemns merchants who use false scales and cheat. Jesus cleansed the Temple because the money changers did the exact same thing: exploiting pilgrims with abusive prices. History repeats itself!
A lot has been said about the thief on the cross; one of them being that he escaped by the skin of his teeth.
He’s nailed to a cross next to JESUS and it’s apparent the Holy Spirit is working conviction in his heart because he comments
“we’re getting what we deserve.”
The Bible doesn’t mention his name or anywhere else but at that scene of the crucifixion;
I’m imagining at that point he’s already heard about the news of JESUS
and all the miracles JESUS had done.
The thief at this point with probably just minutes to live empties himself of pride and humbles himself;
and makes a statement led by faith and revelation of who JESUS CHRIST is.
He speaks those famous 9 words:
“Lord, remember me when thou comest into Thy Kingdom.”
Luke 23:42 KJV
He refers to JESUS as Lord, meaning he understood the authority JESUS has.
When the thief says “your kingdom”
he also understands JESUS is a king and his kingdom is not yet of this world.
He also says, “remember me”
meaning he also believes by faith that death is not the end.
Of course JESUS recognizes his faith and promises he will be with Him in paradise that same day.
Like I said, lots has been said about this thief and his encounter with the Savior.
He looked at his condition and then looked at the only one who could change his condition but also his destination.
I see a lot myself in the thief,
I led a life of sin and you could say I ran from the Lord for many years;
I knew that if I died without JESUS I would get what I deserve.
But by the Grace of GOD, I was also extended mercy.
GOD saved me, not because I was good or because I went through an intense religious training, or I sacrificed my flesh to gain acceptance from Him.
No, GOD saved me just like HE did that thief.
I had exhausted all my get out of jail cards and I was to be honest just tired of living.
I called out JESUS to save me once more; except this time I said “I surrender all my life to you; I’m tired of running, take my life and do what you will.”
My downfall all those years was that my foolish pride caused me to think I can get right by my own works.
I finally understood salvation; I understood the Gospel; I finally believed only JESUS could do for me what I could not do, just as that thief on the cross.
You don’t need to get perfect with GOD; you don’t even need to get your life together and just come to JESUS as you are;
I promise you;
you will NEVER be the same.
“that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
Romans 10:9-10 KJV
"La vida no examinada no vale la pena vivirla."
Para Sócrates, la autorreflexión sincera y continua era el único camino hacia una vida con sentido. Su deber cívico, dado por Dios, era fomentar esta actitud en todos, incluso si eso le costaba la vida.
@TonoSVJ Porque gobierna el príncipe de la mentira, de la guerra y de la iniquidad. No lo digo yo, lo dice la persona más estufiada de la historia de la humanidad, Jesús de Nazaret
@marilu_yepez @kike_valtierra Pero tu fe se basa en que no hay nada más, cuando sabes perfectamente que estás equivocada, pues no lo sabes con seguridad. Eso es así, no hace falta que repliques
@marilu_yepez @kike_valtierra El agnosticismo es mucho más inteligente que el ateísmo. ¿De qué modo puedes saber con rotundidad que no existe?
Veo bastante más atrevido el no que el sí, únicamente observando la naturaleza y las leyes que la gobiernan. Tu creencia es mas atrevida que la del teista.
Tienes fe