Week 14 (4-10-13) Revelations 1-15
This week we started the book of revelations… DUN DUN
DUUUUNNNN! I’ve always kinda sacrilegiously joked about this book being written
by a prophet on crack because it is just so far out there if you take it at a
literal level. However, a benefit that comes being guided through the latter
half of the New Testament by a patience and very intelligent professor has
taught me otherwise. The thing about Revelations is that it was written in the
oriental (eastern) style of thought which involves a lot of symbols as opposed to
our occidental (western and very literal) way of thinking. One of my favorite
verses that comes from this set of scriptures that doesn’t include dragons,
candlesticks, horns or beasts with multiple heads is found in chapter 3:16. It
states “So then because thou are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will
spue(vomit) thee out of my mouth”. After
reading this scripture my professor turned to the class and asked if we were
going to be ‘hot’ or ‘cold’. He implored us to stand for something. Just because
you stand for something doesn’t entitle you to being a jerk though. When opposing
opinions arise, but you can still be friendly and kind and respect what other
people think. However in the long run, you should wish to offend none, but
least of all God. Thus my challenge that I extend to you my readers is to have
a moment of introspection. See if there is maybe some core values or beliefs
your just not sure about. Study it out, ponder it in your mind, ask Heavenly
Father, and once you have reached a decision stick to it. Make it become a part
of your identity and do not waver. No lukewarmess here.
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