John 6:60-71
Inspired thots:
(v61) Offense is one of man's greatest enemy on himself. When one is offended, it indicates something deep within is stirred. It reflects one's displeasure or unwillingness to have something contrary to the self's beliefs or values. But are our beliefs and values always right? If not, why be offended?
(v63) It is more important to tend to the spirit than to the flesh, which is the physical. Jesus' words are 'food' to man's spirit (Matt.4:4). How can man live physically on words? No, he cant; only his spirit can. We can get hurt by words which cause us to fall into depression or even lose the will to live, or we can be so motivated by words which raise us up to new heights of determination and success. Yes, 'man shall not live by bread alone...'
(v69) Belief and Knowledge go together. One MUST believe AND know what he believes, which establishes his faith. (John 4:42) For as Jesus told the Samaritan woman (John 4:21), that she and other Samaritans have worshiped what they dont know for they have not heard to believe. When one hears and believes, he knows.
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