Wednesday, March 24, 2021

 




Look at things from many angles


In Mark 4:24 Jesus says, "By your standard of measure it shall be measured to you; and more shall be given you besides." 

So when we consider that probing statement about measures, we must experiment with different angles and applications to make sure we draw out all it may contain. 

For example, when I read something like that I put in different words to see if it illuminates the verse. So let's substitute the word "measure" for mercy. That now becomes a great promise. Or let's put "love" there. "By your standard of love it shall be measured to you, and more love shall be given you besides." 

So I continue to exchange words such as, compassion, patience, kindness or even anger,  hate or lack of forgiveness. This is in part what Jesus means when he says, "if any one has ears to hear, let them hear." 

Bible study isn't about reading many verses, but by considering each verse, and what it means to us. 

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