Bible Verses: James 3:1-18Philippians 2:6-7Romans 12:191 Peter 2:18-25Matthew 11:29Matthew 26:52
Read MoreThere was something strangely significant even in the name of the place where Jesus endured His midnight agony. Gethsemane means oil press. It was the place where oil was crushed out of the olives. Olive oil was very valuable. It was used chiefly for food and for lighting. The sufferings of Christ have yielded the highest blessings to the world - food for men's...
Bible Verses: Matthew 26:36-56Luke 22:44
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For Reading and Meditation: James 3:1-18
We continue meditating on the meaning of the word "meek" as used by Jesus in His third Beatitude. "Meekness," said one commentator, "is essentially a true view of oneself, expressing itself in attitude and conduct with respect to others." If that is so, then meekness involves two things: (1) our attitudes towards...