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You Get What You Ask For
There’s a lot of economics posturing out there, and the noise gets louder as things get more difficult. That is, it gets loudest when one special interest or another isn’t happy with their share of the loot. Something you need … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, economic theory, extended family, feudalism, political theory
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No Good Politics
In response to a query… I should have thought this was obvious by now: Jesus was neither conservative nor liberal in the context of His own day. In both religious and political terms, the Pharisees were the dominant conservatives. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible History, Biblical Law, Hellenism, pagan mythology, Pharisaism, politics, western civilization
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Feudal, Covenantal, Personal and Contextual
Creation is alive, sentient and willful. I could as easily use the noun “reality” and it still fits. We could say the same with Biblical Law, because it is synonymous with “the Word of God” and “the will of God.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, covenants, Creation, divine revelation, Garden of Eden, personal boundaries, reality
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Fear Not Great Evil
There are no masterminds. The people with power over us are not somehow gifted with brilliance and intelligence significantly above the rest of us. What distinguishes them is a serious lack of moral wisdom. They are damaged people, not supermen. … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Creation, Garden of Eden, government, heart-led, human intellect, mythology, ruling elite, Satan, western epistemology
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The Path of Resistance
Without a shred of doubt or shame, I assert that there is no God but Jehovah. He is the Creator and Lord of all things. Further, the only accurate portrayal of Him comes through the Bible. The people and culture … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, christian mysticism, civilizations, history, human institutions, mainstream churches, pagan religions, politics, western christianity
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The Tool Shed Outside Eden
When we mention Biblical Law, more than just an expanded Covenant of Noah, it includes all the assumptions of the heart-led way, all of the mysticism and communion with Creation — it’s all part of the same package. You cannot … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Creation, fallen nature, heart-led, human understanding, moral discernment, otherworldly
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The Law of Mercy
The Law Covenants are mercy. We are fallen creatures; we are the ones who abandoned the created order of things. That Flaming Sword of the Word at the entrance back into Eden was the most merciful thing He could do. … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Biblical Mysticism, civilizations, Garden of Eden, heart-led, Jesus Christ, Law Covenants
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We Are Alien Invaders
Jesus made multiple references to His Kingdom as “not of this world.” Here’s a partial list: John 8:21-25; 14:28-30; and 18:34-38. His disciples filled the New Testament letters with even more such references. His true Kingdom has always been rooted … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, government, history, Israel, materialism, military, oppression, tribal society, war, western civilization
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The Image of Power
You must find your own balance point, and it will always be contextual. It’s a dynamic thing that requires constant attention and prayer, seeking the sweet spot where God’s glory in your life shines brightest, and where moral peace is … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, Creation, curses and blessings, heart-led, miracles, moral dominion, the Fall
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Substance Abuse and the Idolatry of Beowulf
The so-called War on Drug Abuse is immoral for a lot of reasons. What can we say from an approach to the question based on Biblical Law? Remember one basic principle: Any law is evil if there is no reasonable … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical Law, christian mysticism, heart-led, Holy Drug Warriors, idolatry, law, religion, western civilization
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