Rugged readings today: The Old Testament about Eldad and Medad prophesying despite being away from the group that was officially inspired, James' savaging of the rich and Christ complex "he who is not against you is for you", His threat against those who corrupt children, and His "if thy eye scandalize thee" speech.
http://steeleydock.blogspot.com/2009/10/offending-hand-and-eye.html James is particularly harsh and one could easily see this as an economic comment: "You have feasted upon the earth." He must have been a firebrand. But his point is at the end. "You have condemned and put to death the Just One, and he resisted you not." Christ was not of this world and was little invested in it. Those who are His followers must be patient in the world because it will reward them not.
http://steeleydock.blogspot.com/2009/10/offending-hand-and-eye.html James is particularly harsh and one could easily see this as an economic comment: "You have feasted upon the earth." He must have been a firebrand. But his point is at the end. "You have condemned and put to death the Just One, and he resisted you not." Christ was not of this world and was little invested in it. Those who are His followers must be patient in the world because it will reward them not.
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