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Ok, so He does not comfort unrepentant sinners (but loves them all the same, and will welcome them if they turn to Him sincerely). The general assertion still stands: for those that love God and their neighbors, He will make amends for collateral damage. Will there be additional blessings...

Thank you for the example of collateral damage from firefighters, whose purpose is to save an entire structure, albeit causing water damage in the process. We do not expect firefighters to make amends when their job is over. Perhaps they just pack up their gear and leave. But we could expect a...

Thank you (and all others) for responding, but you are missing the point. From the Lord’s Prayer: Forgive us our trespasses . . . . Thus, If I inadvertently hurt someone, I must still take responsibility and make amends. Does God make amends when He takes action but there is collateral...

Thank you for sharing. Do you have any lessons for young adults wanting to marry? What should they look for in dating that would be key indicators for faithful, life-long partners? In hindsight, what warning signs do you think you missed. Blessings.

Thank you for responding. Mosaic law includes a number of provisions for killing a transgressor. We can agree that Mosaic law was intentionally harsh, but the overall purpose of the sabbath was for everyone, including servants and animals, to rest and “recharge.” Also, you are selectively...

Thank you for the post. It would appear, from scripture, that God intends for us to rest from our ordinary labors and set side time to worship Him, one day each week. It is not healthy, mentally or physically, to work continually with no scheduled rest. Blessings.

Amen!! God is good, all the time, and all the time God is good. Not sure what you would say, but I would have joined my ancestors long ago if it had not been for the steady advances in medicine. Peace.

By accident. I have been following this arcane (?) disagreement. How is its resolution important to Christians (or Jews) today? Blessings.

Thank you for sharing. We pray, as you are praying, that God will give you and your physicians the best guidance on the various medicines available. We also pray that God will still any anxiety in you, and will comfort, strengthen, and sustain you during this time of trial. Amen.

Thank you for the questions. Regarding the dietary laws: as you point out, for Jesus the two great commandments are Love the Lord Your God and Love Your Neighbor Like Yourself. He also said that on the two great commandments hang all of the law and the prophets. So, in order to understand the...

Thank you for the question. It is definitely a temptation to boast about accomplishments, even when we know deep down all of our successes come from God. To help us avoid becoming supercilious, it is a good idea to carry out daily self-evaluations, as part of daily prayers. Benjamin...

Thank you for the post. There is some support for your thinking in the book, “How to Read the Bible and Still be a Christian,” by JD Crossan. His main theme is: “The biblical God is, on one hand, a God of nonviolent distributive justice and, on the other hand, a God of violent retributive...

Thank you for sharing. As you mourn your loss. and celebrate his life, may God fill your heart with His love and your mind with His peace. Blessings.

Help me understand your question. If forgiving others is the right thing to do, why do you need verses from Paul as a requirement for salvation? That sounds like a legalistic request. Isn’t enough that Jesus included it in the prayer for the disciples? Are you concerned there are some people...

Yes! And the answer seems to be: although not exactly that, He does make amends when innocents suffer inadvertently (e.g., collateral damage). Blessings.

Thank you for the post. Before one can repent, one must understand what God’s expectations are, desire to meet His expectations, and understand where one falls short (perhaps through self-examination, with God’s help). Jesus summed God’s expectations in the two great commandments: love God and...

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Thank you for your post, which might be enlightening if it were in English. Blessings.

Forgiveness of others is at the heart of the Gospel, but not just forgiving those who run roughshod over us, but asking forgiveness when we (inadvertently) harm others. We know that God forgives those who sincerely repent of their transgressions, but does God ever need to ask our forgiveness...

Thank you for the post. To invoke a game analogy, V. 1-16 are the coach’s instructions for strategy and tactics, whereas the remainder of the chapter concerns mental preparation. If the latter verses strike you as “end-of-times” language, it is because Jesus was preparing them for the Game of...