In the measure that we believe we can receive from the very hand of God. Our faith in the salvation that the Father provided fulfills His plans for those who accept Jesus. He wants no one to live without him. What does God expect from us? He tells us in Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8, NKJV)
Luke 6:37-38 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”
In order to hear from the third person of our triune Godhead, Holy Spirit, we must believe that He is and that God is a rewarder of those who place their trust in Him alone. Together with the Father and the Son in unity we live and abide. Carla
Judge not … Condemn not … Forgive. The idea here is not that one should ignore sin or refuse to discuss its consequences (11:39–52; Galatians 6:1, 2); rather, one should be gracious and quick to forgive.
Good measure is an illustration that comes from the marketplace where grain was poured out, shaken down, and then filled to overflowing so the buyer received the full amount purchased. Such is the full measure that will be returned to one who has been generous. The NKJV Study Bible
Do not judge, and you will never be judged. (Matthew 7:2)
Pardon, and you will be pardoned. In response to God’s forgiveness of them, Jesus’ followers should offer forgiveness to those who have wronged them. As with His teaching in Luke 6:27–36, Jesus calls His followers to imitate God by displaying sacrificial love. (Matthew 6:14–15)
Good measure—pressed down, shaken, overflowing—they will pour out into your lap. This statement has no parallel in Matthew. It describes the abundance that is given to the generous.
This saying describes a generous (or good) measuring process. First, an ingredient—such as barley—is placed into a measuring jar or basket and compacted to maximize space. Next, the jar or basket is shaken, causing the ingredient to shift down into any open spaces. The measuring continues until the jar or basket is overflowing. Its contents are then dumped into the lap of the recipient, into the fold of the outer garment that was used to transport goods (Ruth 3:15). Such generosity would come to those who themselves were generous. Jesus has already rebuked wealth for wealth’s sake (Luke 6:24–26), which means He has a larger purpose in view here: those who give receive, because their generosity is recognized (by God and others) and because they are the kind of people who will continue to give. Faithlife Study Bible
Matthew 7:1–5 “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you…
Matthew 6:14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Mark 4:24 Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.
I’ve found respite in Meister Eckert's advice, “If you can only learn one prayer, make it this one: Thank you.” So. Let me begin here: Thank you. I am so grateful for you. We are on this journey together. And here's what I know: In our fragile and often heart-rending world, we all need places to stay emotionally and spiritually hydrated. Yes, even in times or places with uncertainty, we will find new ways to unearth and embrace gratitude and resilience. And hope. Ways to keep our heart and spirit candle lit. “Sabbath Moments”
Ecclesiastes 10:12 (ESV) "The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him."
What we say matters, not just to those around us but also to God. Although there is earthly wisdom that comes with age and experience, Scripture speaks of greater wisdom that can only come from knowing the living God. And the wisdom gained from a relationship with God results in gracious words that others embrace.
In contrast, the words of the foolish person "consume him" according to Ecclesiastes 10:12, meaning the speaker is swallowed up, devoured, or destroyed by their own words. Not only does foolish speech not bring favor, but it leads to ruin. The Teacher further elaborated in Ecclesiastes 10:13-14 that foolish words multiply problems, from beginning to end. First5
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