My Favorite Verses - Vol II (Mar 15 to Jul 16)
A collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings.
A collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings.
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1 John 4:18 … The LOVE of God<br />
(07/27/20<strong>15</strong>)<br />
“There is no fear in Love, but perfect Love casts out fear;<br />
for fear has <strong>to</strong> do with punishment, and whoever fears<br />
has not reached perfection in Love.” ~ 1 John 4:18<br />
This is one of the most wise and most important verses in the entire Bible,<br />
for it relays a Truth that everyone -- Christians & non-Christians alike -- can carry<br />
with them in<strong>to</strong> the rest of their lives. And that Truth is this: Real, deep-seated<br />
Peace and true, unhindered Joy are only known in those moments when we choose<br />
<strong>to</strong> Love others -- <strong>to</strong> truly LOVE them by caring for them actively & selflessly &<br />
unconditionally; by immersing ourselves fully in their moments, and by doing<br />
everything we can <strong>to</strong> empathize with them and bring them Calm or Happiness.<br />
When we are judging another's sins, we are in a state of fear -- and cannot<br />
know this LOVE … When we are frustrated by a friend's misdeeds, we are in a<br />
state of fear -- and cannot know this LOVE … When we are scared of a stranger,<br />
we are in a state of fear -- and cannot know this LOVE … And when we are angry<br />
at an enemy, we are in a state of fear -- and cannot know this LOVE.<br />
The phrase “Do not fear” or its equivalent is mentioned over 100 times in the<br />
Bible, at least twice for every week of every year …<br />
… I think LOVE is the reason why.<br />
Please act accordingly <strong>to</strong>day ... Thank you.<br />
Peace ... S<br />
―I must not fear, for fear is the mind-killer &<br />
the Soul-smotherer. Fear is the little-death that<br />
brings <strong>to</strong>tal obliteration <strong>to</strong> self & others. As such,<br />
<strong>to</strong>day I will face my fear. I will permit it <strong>to</strong> approach<br />
me, <strong>to</strong> pass over me and <strong>to</strong> move past me. And when<br />
it has gone onward I will turn my inner eye <strong>to</strong> see its<br />
departure. And within me, where the fear has gone,<br />
there will be nothing but my true and courageous<br />
Self. Only LOVE will remain.‖<br />
~ inspired by Frank Herbert<br />
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