"I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year, 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.' And he replied, 'Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be better than light, and safer than a … [Continue reading]
The Path of the Righteous Shines Ever Brighter, Prov. 4,
Proverbs 4Get Wisdom at Any Cost 1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my … [Continue reading]
The Path of the Righteous Shines Ever Brighter, Prov. 4, Blog Through the Bible Project
Proverbs 4Get Wisdom at Any Cost 1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3 For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished … [Continue reading]
Matthew 18, The Absolute Seriousness of Sin,
Matthew 18 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come! 8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it … [Continue reading]
Matthew 18, The Absolute Seriousness of Sin, Blog Through the Bible Project
Matthew 18 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come! 8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for … [Continue reading]
Always Query Received Wisdom
Smart parking?One thing Roy and I have in common is an instinctive, and ingrained healthy distrust of received wisdom. I think we particularly enjoyed our week in Rome because we ignored the guidebook's advice on driving in Rome: Don't dream of … [Continue reading]
The Colosseum, the Jewish Revolt, the Diaspora, and Christianity
Okay, we did the Colosseum today, partly because it was one of those "When in Rome" things. On reflection, we rather wish that we had done the Basilicas.However, there is no way to grasp the sheer magnitude of the place without seeing it in real … [Continue reading]
How to Deal with Doubt. Difficulties and Doubt Matthew 18, Blog Through the Bible Project
Matthew 18 Causing to Stumble 6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the … [Continue reading]
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