Jesus put no restrictions on His words to those who believed in Him, if you listen to what He says and do it you will know the truth. Mercy wins out above judgement, the inside of a person matters and not his outward appearance, if we judge another we will be judged with that same set of criteria and only the Holy Spirit knows the true spirit of a man. Precept upon precept we are taught God’s truth, for God so loved the world that He sent His only Son, and the truth of His love sets us free. We can't do it BUT He can.
Abide means to remain, to continue. Jesus was speaking of spiritual slavery. Such a slave cannot break away from his bondage. He must have someone else set him free. A slave was not a permanent resident of a house. A son remained a family member with family privileges forever.
John 8:31-36
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?”
34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
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