Walking the Line
Author | : Alan Davey |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2021-11-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781725290341 |
ISBN-13 | : 1725290340 |
Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Download or read book Walking the Line written by Alan Davey and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rule of Jesus articulated in Matthew’s Gospel is neither obscure nor archaic. Jesus’ imperatives speak powerfully to the contemporary issues of our day, and do so by illuminating a way of clarity, simplicity, and love. Where populism demands separation, Jesus promotes unity; where institutionalism extols hierarchical power, Jesus encourages humble service; where individualism lauds immediate gratification, Jesus asserts the path of sacrificial love. Indeed, as the Gospel of Matthew lays out, the pathway that Jesus defines is one of awareness, self-knowledge, and personal growth. It is a way of generativity, fruitfulness, and abundance. As we travel with Jesus in intimate conversation, we walk the line in a rhythm that fosters advancement, enjoyment, and soulful acceptance.