Jesus explains what the nature of God is, and what our own nature is; tells us the meaning of life and of death; shows us why we make mistakes; why we yield to temptation; why we become sick,and impoverished, and old; and most important of all, he tells us how all these evils may be overcome, and how we may bring fulfillment into our lives, and into the lives of others.
Jesus warns us, not once but often, that obstinacy in sin can bring very severe punishment, and that a man who parts with the integrity of his soul “even though he gain the whole world”, is a tragic fool. But he teaches that we are only punished for “and actually punished by”, our own mistakes; and he teaches that every man or woman, no matter how steeped in evil and uncleanness, has always direct access to an all-loving, all-powerful Father-God, who will forgive him, and supply His own strength to him to enable him to find himself again.
If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him (1 John 2:29).
Now that we have explored every aspect of negativity and how to overcome it, we move into a series of affirming messages focused on Jesus’ teachings about embracing love and God’s will. It is this author’s prayer that these messages will help each of us find and enter that garden created by God for us.
In prayer,
Z gardener
Author’s note: Over the last two weeks the author has been on sabbatical in the wilderness. To all who helped and supported this sabbatical, thank you. The time spent in nature is a wonderful way to begin the four week celebration of Easter practiced by our church. In the coming weeks of Easter, this writer will focus on redemption and salvation as taught through Jesus’ words.
Peace
Z
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