My Favorite Verses - Vol IV (Nov 16 to Feb 17)
A collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and often least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
A collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved
(and often least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
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2 Peter 2:19 … Slaves <strong>to</strong> submission<br />
(12/28/20<strong>16</strong>)<br />
“People are slaves <strong>to</strong> whatever they submit.”<br />
~ unknown (2 Peter 2:19)<br />
What is most important <strong>to</strong> realize about this verse is that it relates <strong>to</strong> much<br />
more than merely the commonly criticized “sinful” addictions of alcohol, illegal<br />
drugs, cigarettes, &/or sex …<br />
*It relates just as well <strong>to</strong> all those who are enslaved by their addictions <strong>to</strong><br />
fatty foods, sugar, &/or caffeine (Solution: Have some Self-Respect, one moment at<br />
a time) …<br />
*It relates just as well <strong>to</strong> all those<br />
who are enslaved by their addictions <strong>to</strong><br />
talking superficially, watching<br />
television, checking in on social media,<br />
gathering information online, and all<br />
other forms of “being connected” at the<br />
expense of any real & daring forms of<br />
Intimacy (Solution: Reach out <strong>to</strong><br />
strangers, one moment at a time) …<br />
*It relates just as well <strong>to</strong> all those who are enslaved by their addictions <strong>to</strong><br />
comfort, ease, sloth, &/or relaxation (Solution: Serve your surroundings, one<br />
moment at a time) …<br />
*It relates just as well <strong>to</strong> all those who are enslaved by their addictions <strong>to</strong><br />
glut<strong>to</strong>ny, greed, hoarding, and “success” (Solution: Give <strong>to</strong> others; Giving three<br />
times as much as one buys or obtains or receives – doing so one day at a time, and doing<br />
so every day; until what one “owns” becomes no more than what one truly needs) …<br />
*It relates just as well <strong>to</strong> all those who are<br />
enslaved by their addictions <strong>to</strong> drama, romance,<br />
beauty, and safety (Solution: Spend more time<br />
alone than with loved ones , and more time with<br />
strangers than alone) …<br />
*It relates just as well <strong>to</strong> all those who are enslaved by their addictions <strong>to</strong><br />
callousness, arrogance, criticism, negativity, envy, and regret (Solution:<br />
Repetitively express a radical Gratitude for everything that IS, one moment at a time) …<br />
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