Jesus, the Felon and our Christian Society
Just a few thoughts. I've noticed that many people on these boards are very spiritual and filled with faith. On behalf of the marginalized, the people that Jesus spent most of his time with, I'd like to point out that on the cross, he turned to the criminal on his right and said "Well done good and faithful servant for today you will be with me in paradise." Jesus on that day did not take an honest man with him to "heaven." He took a criminal.
C. S. Lewis wrote that his opinion of the final judgment is that "bad" people will be stripped of everything that made them bad, such as upbringing, genetics, drugs, society, etcetera and he will be judged on the goodness that remains. "Good" people will be stripped of everything good and what will be left is judgment, persecution, hate, fear, apathy, etcetera. They will be judged on that. Lewis wrote, "We will be very surprised to see who makes it into heaven and who doesn't."
Oscar Wilde wrote his "De Profundis" while he was in prison wherein he noted that society holds the saint as the closest possible approach to the perfection of God. Jesus, in forgiving the criminal, taught us that the sinner is the closest possible approach to the perfection of man.
Blessed are those who love felons.
Blessed more are those who grant them acceptance, employment and a second chance. 7 times 70 times.
Heres the most beautiful American Indian man I know. I love my felon.
C. S. Lewis wrote that his opinion of the final judgment is that "bad" people will be stripped of everything that made them bad, such as upbringing, genetics, drugs, society, etcetera and he will be judged on the goodness that remains. "Good" people will be stripped of everything good and what will be left is judgment, persecution, hate, fear, apathy, etcetera. They will be judged on that. Lewis wrote, "We will be very surprised to see who makes it into heaven and who doesn't."
Oscar Wilde wrote his "De Profundis" while he was in prison wherein he noted that society holds the saint as the closest possible approach to the perfection of God. Jesus, in forgiving the criminal, taught us that the sinner is the closest possible approach to the perfection of man.
Blessed are those who love felons.
Blessed more are those who grant them acceptance, employment and a second chance. 7 times 70 times.
Heres the most beautiful American Indian man I know. I love my felon.
posted by Ravenslove at 8:08 PM
2 Comments:
Maria - Yes, you are right, Jesus spent the majority of his time on Earth with the "unlovely's." So for us to think we are better than anyone else is just wrong.
Paul stated the following, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief." 1 Tim. 1:15.
I don't hear a lot of people say that they are wrong, or they are sorry or that they are the CHIEF of sinners.
I also LOVE C.S.Lewis!! He was an athiest until Jesus got a hold of his heart. :)
Jesus, blameless and innocent, hung between two thieves, but because the one thief believed Jesus was the Son of God and asked him into his life, he was taken to paradise with Jesus. Salvation is pretty easy, if you think about it.
Love you guys!! Patty
what a beautiful post! and so true. i also love the comment above mine by patty--what a beautiful way to look at things.
i love my felon too. and blessed are we :)
give raven a big hello from my family! be safe...and stay blessed!
Post a Comment
<< Home