Matthew vs RP

helaughsinhidden · 2019-07-03T19:32:56+00:00

it seems like being one (doormat) is going to get me into heaven

No, the shed blood of Jesus is the only thing that will get you to heaven brother. Can't earn it, no matter how many people you let walk on you.

OsmiumZulu · 2019-07-03T18:37:10+00:00

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

"Meekness does not identify the weak but more precisely the strong who have been placed in a position of weakness where they persevere without giving up. The use of the Greek word when applied to animals makes this clear, for it means "tame" when applied to wild animals. In other words, such animals have not lost their strength but have learned to control the destructive instincts that prevent them from living in harmony with others." source

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Not sure where you see conflict here.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Being magnanimous is an alpha trait. Only someone who is in a superior or dominant position in some way can show mercy to someone else.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God

Again, not sure where you see conflicting ideas here.

g_e_m_anscombe · 2019-07-04T01:45:54+00:00

Jesus was both meek and powerful. Philippians 2:5-11:

“5 Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus,

6 Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. 7 Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, 8 he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. 9 Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

OneJealousGod · 2019-07-03T20:36:13+00:00

Personal quote that helped me balance some of it out, "It's not (about being) the strongest or the meekest, but having balance and seeking."

lilyette2019 · 2019-07-18T04:20:17+00:00

I've heard that "meek" is a poor translation of the word that was supposed to convey those who have/keep their sword in their sheath, armed but choose not to pull it out.

Title	Matthew vs RP
Author	Dumblydorewitit
Upvotes	7
Comments	10
Date	July 3, 2019 6:29 PM UTC (7 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/RPChristians
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/RPChristians/comments/c8rort/matthew_vs_rp/
Archive Link	https://theredarchive.com/r/RPChristians/matthew-vs-rp.301221 https://theredarchive.com/post/301221

Comments