Sunday, July 17, 2011

The Nature of Man

Luke 8

Inspired thots

Man is never satisfied;

Even though the miracle happened right in front of their eyes, there is still doubt and demand for more miracles before true belief sets in. The Pharisees wanted a sign from heaven but it was an attempt to test Jesus more than to believe.

The disciples were blur when Jesus spoke in parables; they needed clear explanation of every parable to understand the important lessons.  Minds can be dull unless the Lord is merciful and gracious to open it to true understanding. Indeed heavenly insights are truly God's revelations.

When Jesus spoke clearly and directly about the matter, man tends to be self righteous about it; acting as an authority falsely. Peter was rebuked by Jesus for such a behavior.

It truly is difficult to live righteously on this earth unless I "have in mind the things of God" and not the things of men.

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