My Favorite Verses - Vol V (Feb 17 to Jun 17)
An illustrated collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and some of its least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
An illustrated collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and some of its least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
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Romans 8:28 … Working for Good<br />
(03/28/20<strong>17</strong>)<br />
“We know that all things work <strong>to</strong>gether for good for those who love God;<br />
who are Called and who answer that Call – each according <strong>to</strong> their Purpose.”<br />
~ Paul (Romans 8:28)<br />
The last phrase here provides the Divine Context for this verse (though in all<br />
probability not the context that Paul originally intended) – for we are all Called <strong>to</strong> Care<br />
for others (not <strong>to</strong> worship Jesus and thereby attain salvation for self, as Paul was wont <strong>to</strong><br />
errantly believe – see Mark 10:18, John5:41, John 7:16, John 8:50-54, John 12:44 et al)<br />
… Indeed, we can all enliven that Caring in ways unique <strong>to</strong> our station and our<br />
capabilities therein, and we all indeed answer that Call when we begin <strong>to</strong> do that<br />
Caring for others (see John 13:15-<strong>17</strong> & Matthew 24:12-14 et al – noting that praying for<br />
others or worshipping devoutly or harboring good-intentions or even making verbal<br />
affirmations of hope or faith are not enough; action must be taken <strong>to</strong> Love the way of<br />
The Way) … And if we have both the humility <strong>to</strong> accept this Truth (Matthew 18:3-<br />
4) and the courage <strong>to</strong> put it in<strong>to</strong> practice (Matthew 5:43-48 & Matthew 25:35-40 et<br />
al), then this becomes also the Way that we truly LOVE – and thereby devoutly<br />
worship – the heavenly Father of Christ (see Matthew 22:37-40).<br />
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