Results tagged “Bible - Luke”

God's law is meant to guide expressions of love and compassion. Since love and mercy know no boundaries, often rules fail to completely define what must be done. Even more, sometimes rules get in the way of divine expressions of love and compassion. Religion is not meant to limit love and compassion. »more

"The Church is full of hypocrites!" For many, this accusation is one of the greatest obstacles to belief. This concern is valid - Jesus shared it! Jesus warned, "Beware of the leaven of hypocrisy." This warning was not given to the Pharisees but to his disciples. It is a danger for the most religious and respectable. »more

Simon had just enough religion to hate, but not enough to love. He had received just enough grace to taste God's goodness, but not enough to reflect it to others. He had experienced just enough forgiveness to remain judgmental of others. The odor that disgusted him was, to Jesus, a sweet savor of love! »more

The lost are precious, valued, and cherished people whom God desires would return to his embrace. They are "missing persons" - "the people Jesus misses the most." We must reject the use of any language that makes us appear as "holier-than-thou's." »more