Letter or spirit ....

 We are blessed by the Light of Life which only comes from LOVE.

Chewing upon the Word of Life I can see how many read the bible and see not the spirit, but only the letter.

A few verses …..

He came to bring peace on earth: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

And he did not: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Matt 10:34
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He condemn the use of the sword: Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Matt 26:52

He favoured the use of the sword: Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:36
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He preached non resistance: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matt 5:39

He practised open attack: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; … John 2:15
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He told men to love their enemies: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; … Matt 5:44

And taught them to hate their friends: If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26
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He declared that salvation depends on good works: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: … Matt 6:14

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Luke 6:35

And taught that faith alone is all that is necessary
: He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. John 3:36
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Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
2 Cor 3:6

Time to think outside of religion…
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Frank & Michele Welder
Lethbridge, AB. Canada

https://fwelder.blogspot.com/
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When one can see cause and effect 
that one is ready to be initiated into Truth.

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