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posted by
myrrhage_
on May 22, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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The wild thing about the words of Jesus is:
They can mean anything.
Subjective, of course, all dependant on when/why/how we came to where we are. It's all relative - and relative, like it or not.
posted by
myrrhage_
on May 22, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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Re: Re: Xeno
not an act -- he sincerely was their servant
he set an example
the lesson is to consider your brother, even anyone you meet, as better than yourself, in a manner that uplifts them
not an inferiority complex, mind you, but an elevation of the other "Love thy neighbor as thyself."
we are the most important person in our lives; others should be also.
posted by
Xeno-x
on May 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM
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That is a question to ponder .. As humans it seems impossible to love all other humans but I think God would want us to strive towards that goal while keeping in mind that those who are hardest to love are usually the one's who need to be loved the most. I did not love my father but yet I cared for him several years while he was dying. I loved my grandmother ( fathers mother) so while taking care of him I felt I was showing Grandma love when caring for her little boy.
posted by
BrightIrish
on May 18, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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OTA, His love was unconditional and that is hard for us....
sometimes-- so perhaps He wants to take a long, hard look at the way we treat others. I can only imagine. You've got me thinking. Have a blessed day!
posted by
Texas_Gem
on May 18, 2009 at 7:21 AM
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I have a feeling he meant for us to think about what he said.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 17, 2009 at 11:08 PM
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Unconditionally....
I enjoy reading these pondering questions OTA.
posted by
yellowrose55
on May 17, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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You need to somehow PA this through the entire Blogit community....some people need a reminder!
posted by
NiteTide
on May 17, 2009 at 7:54 PM
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Eeeek. I see somebody hurled a bit of vomit onto your comment section, OTA
I'm just here with a mop for clean-up. Nice, simple entry. . , and a great message to live by.
posted by
Joe_Love
on May 17, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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Re: Xeno
Are you saying his actions were an act? a performance of sorts?
posted by
Blue_feathers
on May 17, 2009 at 4:32 PM
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Re: Texture
Yes.. His was the perfect example . and mine.. oh my very off..
posted by
Blue_feathers
on May 17, 2009 at 4:31 PM
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he just acted as a servant to them at that time
debasing himself before them
making them greater than he was
figure it out
posted by
Xeno-x
on May 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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Love, so simple, yet ....
His example perfection. My following,more than a bit off some days. Thanks for reminding me.
posted by
texture
on May 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
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Re: Sam
Yes,, how we twist that simple law
~Peace
posted by
Blue_feathers
on May 17, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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Re: Moon
Jesus said that whatever we do to others we do to him. I can't imagine treating Him with.."
judging, condemning, criticizing, imagining oneself superior, self-righteousness, holier than thou.. " if I could only remember to see Him in each face that I meet. 
~Peace
posted by
Blue_feathers
on May 17, 2009 at 3:39 PM
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I think it simply means to love one another! sam
posted by
sam444
on May 17, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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...some of the things that i think that he did NOT mean...judging, condemning, criticizing, imagining oneself superior, self-righteousness, holier than thou...maybe he meant thinking of the other's welfare rather than one's own, sacrifice, compassion, forgiveness, acceptance, surrender, treating the other as one would want to be treated (in all circumstances), never (under any circumstance) injuring another through thought, word or deed, unconditional love...but, hey! i'm the first to admit - i don't know anything - and i certainly cannot speak as an authority on christianity...blessings, moon
posted by
magic_moon
on May 17, 2009 at 3:31 PM
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