My Favorite Verses - Vol III (Aug 16 to Nov 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 Thessalonians 2:17 … Strengthening the Heart<br />
(08/28/20<strong>16</strong>)<br />
“Comfort your Hearts and strengthen them<br />
in every Good Work and Word.”<br />
~ Paul (1 Thessalonians 2:17)<br />
Some read this verse and focus on the term “your” – thereby using its words as<br />
motivation <strong>to</strong> do “good deeds” in order <strong>to</strong> attain some sort of emotional reward<br />
thereafter. Let it be duly noted that this is definitely not the deeper meaning I am<br />
intending <strong>to</strong> share here … Rather, the divine "Comfort" mentioned herein comes<br />
<strong>to</strong> us only in those moments when we are doing for others -- without expecting,<br />
desiring, or even thinking about any potential benefit that might come <strong>to</strong> us in<br />
return. After all, it is truly impossible for a Good Deed for another if we are<br />
doing the same <strong>to</strong> be in any way comforted thereby ourselves.<br />
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