tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post3923411531625705439..comments2024-03-29T09:08:05.850+00:00Comments on THE SMALL THINGS: Here be rantingsTania Kindersleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18355967725006605825noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-63245423928754488692010-02-18T04:37:28.567+00:002010-02-18T04:37:28.567+00:00Printed off this one and all and sundry have been ...Printed off this one and all and sundry have been reading and discussing it. I agree with everything you had to say Tania and thought of Jesus (yup I'm a Christian)when he spoke to the Pharisees (the religious leaders of his day) about the writings in the 'Law'. He said over and over again..."You have heard it said...but I say to you..." expanding the Letter of the Law to a different Law - the 'Law of the Spirit'. <br /><br />For example, he said; "You have heard it that it was said,'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. <br /><br />...You have heard it said,'Do not break your oath...but I tell you do not swear at all...Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' be 'No'.<br /><br />The point I'm trying to make here is that if the Bishop of Swindon (and I didn't hear this interview) took the approach you describe, then he was a man (in my opinion) speaking through the Letter of the Law and not the Spirit. <br /><br />Time and time again Jesus 'broke the Law'in favour of acting according to the Spirit of the Law.<br /><br />Paul the great New Testament writer knew what it was to live a life of obedience to the Law. He was a Pharisee of the top order; he held Stephen's coat while he was stoned to death believing this was what God demanded. But Paul came to understand this Jesus who came to fulfill the Law of the Old Testament and this fulfillment brought him amongst other things, hope, healing and forgiveness. <br /><br />Have you ever popped into Bishop Alan's (Buckinghamshire)blog at www.bishopalan.blogspot.com. Now there's a blogger for you.conniehttp://www.connika.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-30205963152344833542010-02-17T17:22:33.540+00:002010-02-17T17:22:33.540+00:00I have that poster!
With that in mind, and the fa...I have that poster!<br /><br />With that in mind, and the fact I've been on the sidelines of blogland for way too long, I decided to write my own. http://nerd-like-me.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Enjoy! Jess.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523004537124471839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-6216933124129826182010-02-17T15:37:14.310+00:002010-02-17T15:37:14.310+00:00Well, If I'd known there was a blog to go with...Well, If I'd known there was a blog to go with the book I'd have started reading ages ago! And I couldn't agree more with this post- it's good to read something sensible and solid about this argument.Wandering Wyniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933632843347100559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-70632707367425863192010-02-16T19:35:51.956+00:002010-02-16T19:35:51.956+00:00I have to say, simply an purely, that this is one ...I have to say, simply an purely, that this is one of the best blog posts that I have read in a very long time. <br /><br />Beautifully put (I just forced the bf to take a break from his game to listen), and in my mind, totally correct. If I could put my thoughts into such a form I would win every argument I had!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-44710984075087730982010-02-16T18:14:20.821+00:002010-02-16T18:14:20.821+00:00I like the rant. I don't entirely agree (in a...I like the rant. I don't entirely agree (in a vague way that I can't quite define) but I believe in the ethos behind it and quite enjoy a well articulated argument from time to time.<br /><br />I also believe in working hard and being kind to people. An awful lot. My favourite days are the ones I find opportunities to be kind and not just hard working (that part is much easier than being kind sometimes).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00414010663277948166noreply@blogger.com