Perhaps Jesus knows there’s no better way to teach than by example. When he shows us how we can grow and transcend our human biases, his example turns out to be quite surprising.
Jesus famously teaches his followers not to condemn. But this teaching goes further. Jesus invites us to learn what keeps us from seeing ourselves and our world as it truly is.
Jesus challenges his disciples not to retaliate–not even when slapped, sued or commandeered. But Jesus does not make his disciples into doormats. Something else is going on, something easy to miss and life-changing to embrace.
Jesus challenges his disciples not to retaliate–not even when slapped, sued or commandeered. But Jesus does not make his disciples into doormats. Something else is going on, something easy to miss and life-changing to embrace.
The teaching from Jesus on lust, adultery, marriage and divorce has been weaponized to cause harm and hurt. That’s not the way of Jesus. Listen again with fresh ears for the whispers of grace and the freedom for new life.