1 Kings 21:1-16
Psalm 5:2-7
Matthew 5:38-42
View Readings
RESISTANCE
"What I say to you is: offer no resistance to injury." —Matthew 5:39
We are not to resist injury, but we are to “resist the devil” and he will flee from us (Jas 4:7). In fact, we are to charge the gates of hell, which cannot prevail against us (Mt 16:18). We should give the devil resistance plus aggression. However, we must offer no resistance to insult from people. We should not avenge ourselves (Rm 12:19). We should not be resisting and fighting human forces but Satan (Eph 6:12).
At first, this approach seems unrealistic and doomed to failure. Look at how the unresisting Naboth was murdered by the unscrupulous Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kgs 21:13). Look at Jesus, the mute Lamb, slaughtered on Calvary (Is 53:7). Yet look at the final outcome. The Lord raised up Elijah to deal with Ahab and Jezebel, and the whole wicked nation was brought down. Likewise, Jesus’ lack of resistance on Calvary brought down the kingdom of darkness. The most resistant hearts were broken open and humanity was saved.
Prayer: Father, by faith may I be able to move in the realm of the invisible and claim Your power.
Promise: "When a person strikes you on the right cheek, turn and offer him the other. If anyone wants to go to law over your shirt, hand him your coat as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him two miles." —Mt 5:39-41
Praise: When tempted to return to his addiction Robert calls on the Holy Name of Jesus.
(There is still time to make reservations to attend the annual 40 Hour Devotion and Family Campout June 19-21. Enjoy fellowship with others who have set aside time to praise and worship the Lord. Then grow in understanding the teachings of the Church and the Bible by attending one or more retreats this June and July. Begin with Life in the Spirit June 22-26 while your children attend "Vacation with the Lord." Call 513-373-2397 or 937-587-5464 or email us at retreats@presentationministries.com to register.)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant the "Nihil Obstat" ("Permission to Publish") for "One Bread, One Body."
"In accord with the Code of Canon Law, I hereby grant the Nihil Obstat for One Bread, One Body covering the period from August 1, through September 30, 2020. Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio October 1, 2019"
The "Nihil Obstat" ("Permission to Publish") is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted the "Nihil Obstat" agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at http://www.presentationministries.com/series/obob
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Copyright ©
To add your e-mail address to this list go to https://www.presentationministries.com/subscribe/email
To remove your e-mail address from this list, click here.
No comments:
Post a Comment