Monday, June 20, 2011

All, That, His

As we follow Jesus Christ, we often have high hopes for ourselves.When we give into old temptations, or we do, say, or think something we thought we weren't going to do, say, or think again, we can easily feel embarrassed or discouraged. 

There are three words that are worth emphasizing in some verses found in the scriptures:

All - Nothing is more inclusive than 'all'
That - So That, 'a fin de que' in Spanish - both suggest purpose, motivation
His - Jesus'

"Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God;

"For, behold, the Lord your Redeemer suffered death in the flesh; wherefore He suffered the pain of all men, that all men might repent and come unto Him.

"And He hath risen again from the dead, that He might bring all men unto Him, on the conditions of repentance.

"And how great is His joy in the soul that repenteth!"

1 comment:

  1. All means "all." Every" means "every." Not "some," not "a few," not "a selection of." All and every.

    BPH

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