Walk The Bible

"Be merciful (sympathetic, tender, responsive, and compassionate) even as your Father is." Luke 6:36 Most of us know the famous sermon on the mount by Jesus Christ (Read Luke 6:27 - 36). When I was meditating on this, one thing that I observed was this: You will be the sons of the Most High . Here is the list of the characteristics of a son of the most high - Love your enemies Treat well those who detest you and pursue you with hatred Invoke blessings upon them that curse you - It is interesting to note that sons of God can invoke blessings on others if we choose to. Pray (implore God's favor) upon those who abuse you If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also - Sign of patience and long suffering. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic - Sign of generosity and kindness. Give to everyone who asks you If anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back Do to others as you would have them do to you What it means is t...

"Bear fruits that are deserving and consistent with [your] repentance" Luke 3.8 These are the words spoken by John the Baptist, to those who were approaching him to take baptism. Baptism is a decision made by people in repentance of their sins, past life of sin. This verse made me think what are the fruits that are being referred here? Here are they - Character reflecting the changed heart A heart abhorring sin Christ like heart - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gentleness and self control (Galatians 5:22) It is a natural phenomenon that a Mango tree shall bear the fruit Mango. Here is what the Bible has to say - "Does a fountain send forth [simultaneously] from the same opening fresh water and bitter? Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine figs? Neither can a salt spring furnish fresh water." James 3:11,12 Unfortunately with us, human beings things doesn't seem to work that way. Our behavior is not consistent with...