Bible Discussion Thread

Verses 23 and 24, Jesus said, " No prophet is accepted in his own country. " Perhaps Jesus is saying that people honor God through rhetoric and ritual without ever embracing the deeply needed concept of loving all of mankind. Pharisees think, Our concept of religion is the only true path to God, everyone else is a sinner that will be rejected by God. All are on the path of spiritual growth whether they realize it or not. Jesus teaches that the way to harmony and peace is acceptance of all people and recognize God in each one. We are all Gods creation. God wants to connect us, spirit with spirit so that a new level of understanding and harmony can exist in the world. "For the man who pleases him God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy " - Eccles. 2.26. Words of comfort, love and calm encouragement is the way to teach scripture, helping each other understand God 's plan for the world. We are all sinners falling short of perfection, rhetoric and ritual may start one on the path but the journey leads us past that into the commandment of Jesus, LOVE one another! We need to greet people that do not agree with us with love, with patience and with understanding. The true church is within oneself, ones spirit and how one treats others. Sharing this love is enlightenment. It is difficult to change ones spiritual ideas but through the Spirit of Jesus within us we can face every situation that confronts us. Learn from each other, Love each other. God is good and God is Love.