Today’s Word
Following the Path of the Righteous
‘The right course which a man should choose for himself is that which he feels to be honorable to himself, and which also brings honor from mankind.” Pirke Avot 2.1 Honor – Let’s Review. Do you remember what each of these is about? Step number 1: Think about it! “What shall we answer for ourselves…
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Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure. Psalm 101:5 NASB 1995 Slanders – Many years ago I had what appeared to be the fully-satisfied life. Long before a crisis started me on the path of writing Today’s Word, I…
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They are all plain to the discerning and straightforward to those who find knowledge. Proverbs 8:9 Robert Alter Plain – Wisdom cries in the streets: “My ways are all completely clear to those who seek.” But when I think seriously about this claim, I feel like those times I’ve tried to open a web page…
Freedom By Choice
So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36 NASB Free – Consider the strangeness of this statement. Oh, you might have heard it so often that it doesn’t seem strange to you anymore, but pause just long enough to notice the verb eleutheróō. It means “to set free.” The apostle…
Hitchhiker’s Guide (26)
The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:39 NASB Your neighbor – “Who is my neighbor?” The scribe’s question brought about the famous parable of the Good Samaritan. We all know the story. But perhaps we haven’t considered all the implications. Ira Stone helps us see one additional consequence:…
Mother Teresa
Drawn-out longing sickens the heart, but desire come true is a tree of life Proverbs 13:12 Robert Alter Drawn-out longing – By any account, Mother Teresa was a modern saint. For decades she poured out her life for India’s poor. Recognized worldwide for her uncompromised commitment to others, she appeared to be the perfect example…
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