“But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance . . ."
". . .and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. But they did not receive Him, because He was traveling toward Jerusalem. When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, 'Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?' But He turned and rebuked them, and said, 'You do not know what kind of spirit you are of; for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.' "
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
So; Whose book would Jesus burn?
As a follower of Jesus, I can expect persecution for standing up for His Kingdom Ways.
But His Way is not the ways of this world; the ways of the world are hate, ignorance and violence. Violence only begets violence. Death does no one honor. If I am to be persecuted, let it be for standing up for His Way, not for being stupid, ignorant and violent.
Lord have Mercy.
Help us to walk in Love, Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness. Help us to walk, live and breathe in all Your Kingdom Ways. For Mercy triumphs over Judegement.
Always, ALWAYS
Shalom on The Journey.
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