My S.O.A.P. (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) for today….
“Earthly Minded”
On Eternal life
Scripture
“Never seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord”
Leviticus 19:17b
Observation/Application
Luke 10:25-28 has the law teacher ask the eternal question and Jesus answers with this from the law. This is nothing new. This “loving neighbor” is as old as Moses. Why would anyone object on theological grounds? Maybe practical, moral, psychological, or legal grounds. But not theological: there never has been a way to eternal life. Why would Jesus start now by describing a path or formula? No, you and I are to do just what is the only thing we (can) do: pay attention to our neighbor and leave the eternal speculation to God.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, who is my neighbor? Amen.
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