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The conversion from symbol/word to instrument/flesh is always fraught with such grave dangers…… 

But it still must be done! 

“The sovereign master says, “These people say they are loyal to me; they say wonderful things about me, but they are not really loyal to me. Their worship consists of nothing but man-made ritual.” 
Isaiah 29:13 NET

http://bible.com/107/isa.29.13.NET

The word-deed gap is actually a matter of the heart (moral-spiritual).  

How can it be bridged? 

How can one’s deepest desires & beliefs be shaped? 

Through a holistic education powered by faith and executed by the will. This must include the physical, intellectual & social dimensions of human existence.  

Religion includes “man-made ritual”, but is also MORE than this…… 

“But when you do your giving, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.” 
Matthew 6:3‭-‬4 NET

http://bible.com/107/mat.6.3-4.NET

Check out the NET notes. 

But isn’t a secret reward an oxymoron?? 

Knowing (the good in) yourself is a great reward in itself! 🎁 

GOD ~ love

Secret ~ mystery 

“But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”

Luke 6:27-28 NET

http://bible.com/107/luk.6.27.NET

How does a critical/radical theorist love, do good, bless and pray? 

Respond to the intimidation & manipulation of the powers that be, with the quiet courage that comes from knowledge. 

You will know the people of the truth, by their contrast to the powerful, who are characterized by pride, insecurity and violence. 

Dare to be an underdog in this brutal world! 

“Before I formed you in your mother’s womb I chose you. Before you were born I set you apart. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5 NET

http://bible.com/107/jer.1.5.NET

“Before” is the key word! Your true vocation predates your actual birth…… 

So, it has never been up to you to choose who you are. It is only yours to know it & act accordingly. 

Mother ~ womb – before there was nothing, there was something! 

Be human. Prophesy! 

http://bible.com/107/num.6.24-26.NET
The benefits of the atonement – salvation as total well-being. 

Do I believe in this LORD anymore?? 

Should I repent of this unbelief? 
How can I continue “praying” even after the death of (that old) faith? 

Promise/blessing as the hope or possibility of, instead of the guarantee of, perfection……