John 10:10 — “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
The signature verse of the prosperity gospel, John 10:10 is used to suggest that God loves his followers and wants them to have every good thing. But interpreting this verse to promise physical gain neglects the depth suggested by its context.
The preceding verses illustrate the parable of the sheep and their good shepherd, Jesus, who calls them by name. The sheep know the good shepherd’s voice and follow. Verse 10 contrasts Jesus with false shepherds who steal and kill and destroy.
The abundance of life suggested here has to do with knowing and being known by Jesus, not material things. He does not offer them an extension of physical life nor an increase of material possessions, but the certainty, of a life lived as a higher level of obedience to God’s will and reflecting his glory.”Amazing is the ego of the faith based believer that takes a verse out of context to adapt it to have meaning in their lives. This rings typical of any religious person. Its like they need the reassurance in something that they are unsure of doing and they can find many biblical verses to fit with damn near any life event or decision.
But the audacity to believe that just because of a delusional belief in a fictional character that you somehow deserve success more than I do. Its a thought like this that I will call you out on your bullshit EVERY time.
Leave a comment below and help change the way the world drinks beer!!
No comments:
Post a Comment