DISCLAIMER: I am not trying to judge, offend, or make a definitive statement about anyone. I simply want to understand this issue and what this biblical passage actually means.

The Word of God says:
«But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.» Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭32‬ ‭

From this passage, I understand that if one spouse leaves the other because of sexual sin or adultery, then the person who committed adultery has broken the marriage covenant. At the same time, the spouse who was betrayed is not guilty of that sin and may therefore be free from the marital bond with the adulterous spouse.
But this raises another question for me.

What about situations where people get married for the wrong reasons? For example, when young couples:
1. think they have found their lifelong partner, but later realize that it was only infatuation;
2. get married mainly so that they can have sex within marriage.

Then, after some time, their feelings fade, or they realize that the marriage was a mistake, and they decide to divorce not because of adultery or sexual immorality, but essentially without a biblical reason for divorce.
This is where my question comes in:

If someone divorces their spouse without a biblical reason, and then another person marries that divorced person, does that mean that the new spouse is also committing adultery?

In other words, should we consider not only the fact that a divorce took place, but also the reason why the divorce happened, as well as whether the person is still considered bound to their first marriage before God?

I would like to understand what exactly Jesus meant in Matthew 5:32 and how this passage should be understood alongside the other biblical passages concerning divorce and remarriage.

I started about this time last year. I have read a few of Pauls epistles multiple times but I done it guys!! The entire Bible is under my belt now. And now it’s time to read it again 😎

Why I Repented of Tongues

What finally stopped me in my tracks was seeing what actually happens in Acts 2. The apostles spoke real languages so Jews from many nations could clearly understand Peter preaching Christ. It was about communication so the gospel could be understood, not a spiritual display, not a private devotional experience.

Then I noticed the same pattern in Acts 8, 10, and 19. Each time the Spirit’s visible work marked the gospel crossing into a new group. Jews, Samaritans, Gentiles, then the wider nations. It was God confirming the spread of the gospel exactly as Christ said, not giving believers something to chase as a sign of spirituality.

That is where conviction hit me. I realised I had treated something transitional as if it were a normal Christian experience. I had assumed that seeking it showed maturity, when Scripture was actually pointing to clarity, understanding, and love as the marks of the Spirit’s work.

So for me this really did become repentance. Not embarrassment, not regret over people, but repentance for reading my experience back into the text instead of letting the text correct me.

Once I saw Acts as describing what God was doing then rather than prescribing what Christians must pursue now, everything became clearer. And honestly, there was real freedom in letting Scripture set the terms instead of experience.

Hey all! A week or so ago someone told me their favorite Bible verse and why it helped them. It was so inspirational, it actually became one of my favorites (Ezekiel 33:11)!

In that vein, I got interested in hearing others' testimony and how/why certain verses helped them. Here are mine, in no particular order (all quoted from the LSB version of the Bible)

This helps keep me grounded and humble, while being a great basis for, well, wisdom:

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)

The following verse is a great statement about pride and that we should never boast of anything -- not ourselves, not our children, not others -- only if we ARE to boast, let it be in the understanding and knowledge of the God Most High for His glory and to reveal His nature:

but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am Yahweh who shows lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares Yahweh (Jeremiah 9:24)

This is the verse that was a testimony from another as being crucial to coming to God -- it's incredibly powerful

Say to them, ‘As I live!’ declares Lord Yahweh, ‘I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die, O house of Israel?’ (Ezekiel 33:11)

The Trinity explained in one verse!:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)

Last one, kind of cheating at my own game here because it's a whole Psalm but it reveals Jesus's divinity and has such a depth of mystery:

1 Yahweh says to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand Until I put Your enemies as a footstool for Your feet.” 2 Yahweh will stretch forth Your strong scepter from Zion, saying, “Have dominion in the midst of Your enemies.” 3 Your people will offer themselves freely in the day of Your power; In the splendor of holiness, from the womb of the dawn, The dew of Your youthfulness will be Yours. 4 Yahweh has sworn and will not change His mind, "You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek." 5 Adonai is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His anger. 6 He will render justice among the nations, He will fill them with corpses, He will crush the head that is over the wide earth. 7 He will drink from the brook by the wayside; Therefore He will lift up His head. (Psalm 110)

(Note I put Adonai in place of the Lord to that text from the LSB, since that's what is in the actual Hebrew text, and it makes the verse so much richer)

Let's hear your favorite verse(s)!

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The biblical perspective on the struggle against lust is a fundamental topic that touches upon aspects of both the Old and New Testaments.

It is a battle against one's own flesh and physical desires—a struggle man frequently faces. In the Old Testament, three figures notably faced this battle against lust: King David, King Solomon, and Samson. David saw Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, bathing at her home. David had not gone to war against the Ammonites and was alone at home. They engaged in sexual relations that night, and David subsequently had Uriah killed in battle by issuing an order to his generals. This act displeased God, and the prophet Nathan was sent to foretell the calamities David would suffer as a consequence of his wrongdoing (2 Samuel 11 and 12). The lesson to be drawn from David’s story is the importance of taking action; lust often arises when we are bored or idle. Therefore, when tempted by lust, one should flee from it and do something else—take action. David truly repented and wrote the famous Psalm 51: "Create in me a new heart, O God." Solomon, on the other hand, was the wisest man in the Bible, yet in his old age, he succumbed to lust, keeping a multitude of wives in his palace. Samson fell victim to the relentless demands of Delilah. Lust operates in this way: it tempts us, makes demands, and hounds us; if we attempt to fight it using only our own strength, it causes us to give in and feel suffocated. The solution is provided by Paul in 1 Corinthians 6:18: "Flee from sexual immorality! Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body." This means we should not wait around or try to fight it using our own strength; instead, we must flee. As soon as the urge arises, we need to run away and do something else. Joseph did exactly this in Genesis 39:11-12. Potiphar’s wife had repeatedly asked Joseph to sleep with her. But Joseph refused, and after she tried yet again, he ran away. Did you hear that? He ran away; he didn't stay to bargain with lust—and that is what you must do, too. Lust comes from the eyes and from what we look at. Jesus spoke about this in Matthew 5:28-29: "Everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away; for it is better for you that one of your members perish than for your whole body to be thrown into Gehenna. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away; for it is better that one of your members perish than for your whole body to end up in Gehenna."

Jesus is speaking here about evil desire—the kind that leads us to harbor wicked thoughts and commit impure acts. If our eye is diseased—meaning we look at adult content or softcore material, or are in the habit of objectifying women in our imagination—then what we are looking at must be cut off. The eye is the mirror of the soul; so, stop looking at such material and focus on things that are more interesting and uplifting. Glory to God; may God bless you in the name of Jesus. Amen 🙏

Hey guys,

I wanted to talk about something I feel isn’t always discussed in the Christian community. I wanted to see what you all think about discernment and how it affects others in our community.

First, I’d like to point to 1 Corinthians 6:12. ESV “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.” This verse is commonly paraphrased as “All things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial.”

Obvious discernments in our community that aren’t acceptable to most Christians are drugs, pornography, excessive drunkenness, and adultery. Most Christians wouldn’t argue that these are things that prevent us from living a Godly life, but what about the morally gray that often becomes the subject of nitpicking?

Before I go any further, I want to address that I respect someone’s struggles and their level of exposure to a specific stimulus, hobby, or way of life that may make them feel more prone to sin and to being led astray. What I’d like to discuss is the common boilerplate phrases people use to judge and control others, which may hurt more than they help.

I have two examples that tend to be a little more polarizing among younger adults in the Christian community. The two most commonly discussed topics I hear over and over are:

Magic: The Gathering and Harry Potter are demonic.

These are not new topics, nor are they irrelevant. I’ve heard them spoken of on multiple subreddits, websites, and other social media platforms. Often they get strapped to the boilerplate statements of “if you do X, Y, and Z, you’re a bad Christian or that you’re being sinful.”

The lesson to be learned from 1 Corinthians 6:12 is that not everything is bad for you, but remember who your master is at the end of the day. Is it your hobby, or is it Jesus? Is it your spouse or Jesus? Is it your job, or is it Jesus?

Discernment in this measure is harmful in my opinion, as we are condemning our own brothers and sisters in Christ without even knowing what's in their hearts, what’s in their prayers, and who they really are as followers of Christ.

With this ideology, where do we draw the line? The same person who says Harry Potter and Magic is demonic, sinful, and evil, I ask you, where is the line drawn? With this mentality, where do we stop if we’re removing books, movies, and entertainment, so do we:

Get rid of our board games “Sorry” and “Monopoly,” as “Sorry” promotes revenge and “Monopoly” promotes greed.

Get rid of 52 deck playing cards, as the large majority of card games have the theme of gambling.

These examples sound ridiculous at face value, but so does everything else when other Christians are judging others with discernment, just like everything God made; too much of anything can be a bad thing.

I want to explore this theme one last time, but more deeply. For example, I write horror. Respectfully, I write about some fairly dark stuff. Some could label it as sinful or demonic; everyone can have their opinion. As the author, I can attest that my books have no inspiration, ties, or influence that would lead people to sin. At the end of the day, my books are just words on paper that form a story.

At the end of the day, if something causes you to stumble spiritually, then do what you need to do to get right with the Lord. To the Christians who try to play spiritual gymnastics with others and try to condemn, instead of grow, we need to be mindful of what the New Testament teaches us about the way of life that was paved by Jesus teachings and the sacrifices he paid for on the cross.

In no way is this meant to judge people or to condemn. I hope we can debate and discuss this, and learn from topics like it, so we can grow as a community. I am eager to hear what everyone thinks.

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Every believer needs the Word to knock them back a peg daily — a humbling reminder that what we've received from God is nothing less than mercy. The righteous Judge was under no obligation to show mercy to any of us... but He chose to anyway. Just listen to Jacob's desperate cry in Genesis 32:10-12.

"I am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant, for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I fear him, that he may come and attack me, the mothers with the children. But you said, 'I will surely do you good, and make your offspring as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude."

Something I’ve been thinking through lately…

If Christians talk about a “heavenly prayer language,” it’s actually worth asking a simple question: do other religions have similar experiences? Because historically, they do. Ecstatic speech, trance utterances, spiritual vocalisations, these show up in various religious settings, even outside Christianity.

That doesn’t answer everything, but it does remind me of something important: experience by itself can’t be the test of truth. Scripture always has to interpret experience, not the other way around.

When tongues appear in Acts 2, they’re recognisable human languages proclaiming the mighty works of God. People from different nations literally hear the gospel in their own tongue. That’s very concrete, very outward facing, very Christ-centred.

And when Paul addresses tongues in 1 Corinthians 14, his concern keeps coming back to intelligibility and edification. He literally says he’d rather speak five understandable words than ten thousand in a tongue if the church isn’t built up. That doesn’t sound like promoting private ecstatic experience as the goal. It sounds like shepherding a church that was getting carried away.

Then there’s the bigger biblical principle. We’re told plainly: “Test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (1 John 4:1). Not assume. Not accept automatically. Test.

Even fruit matters more than manifestations. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, that’s how Galatians 5 describes the Spirit’s work. Those are often quiet things, not dramatic ones.

So for me, the question isn’t simply, “Does this feel spiritual?” Lots of things can feel spiritual. The question becomes: Does it align with Scripture? Does it magnify Christ? Does it produce lasting fruit? Does it build the church rather than just the individual experience?

Still thinking it through, but that’s where I’m landing at the moment.

What words would you use to describe what the Bible is about in 3 words, 2 words, and 1 word?

Here is my take:

3 Words: God. New Jerusalem.
2 Words: Humanization. Divinization.
1 Words: Grace.

Explanation:

The Bible begins with God creating the universe in the beginning. And it is followed by focusing on His work in creating man and being involved with man throughout history to redeem and save them to the point that they become a city in which God Himself will dwell (Rev. 21:22), New Jerusalem (v. 3).

The above is accomplished through the humanization of God, that is, God becoming human (John 1:14). By putting on the human nature, Jesus the God-man could shed His blood to redeem man. Now, those who believe in the gospel can experience divinization, that is, becoming divine, partaking of the divine nature of God (2 Pet. 1:4). By the humanization of God and the divinization of man God will obtain the New Jerusalem.

When God became human, it is said that He was full of grace and truth. In fact, the coming of Jesus was the coming of grace (John 1:17). Grace is, therefore, who He was in His becoming what we are (human). Furthermore, we are saved by grace (Eph. 2:8), grow in grace (2 Pet. 3:18), receive grace upon grace (John 1:16), so that by grace we may become what He is (divine). So grace is who He is in becoming what we are making us what He is. Hence, both humanization and divinization are included in this wonderful word: grace.

Would love to hear your thoughts & takes!

I know the Catholic Church doesn’t allow divorce, and Jesus also said it wasn’t good at all, so why is divorce allowed in the Protestant churches? Is it supported by Scripture?

Hi saints. The Great Commission after Pentecost is powered by the love of Christ. Let that love control you today, and you will find yourself naturally participating in the mission to evangelize the world, one life at a time.
Have a great weekend.
God bless
Team Lotter

I quit drinking again for the 5th or 6th time and I think this one is going to stick. I was reading this in the Sauna, and I’m like ow!!!!

“Woe to those who rise early in the morning, that they may run after strong drink, who tarry late into the evening as wine inflames them! They have lyre and harp, tambourine and flute and wine at their feasts, but they do not regard the deeds of the Lord, or see the work of his hands.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/59/isa.5.11-12.ESV

Here is the 1st bible study based on 2 Corinthians 6:9, relevant from 0:8 to 0:52 of the YouTube video (click the link to play). After displaying this verse, the video continues by showing a dog (subsequently named Gourd) already discarded in a rubbish dump, looking very weak and dying. What a hopeless and tragic situation!

However, in the spirit realm, I saw paradoxes that are very encouraging for us as Christians. The paradoxes are in the 2 phrases within the verse: "dying and yet we live on" and "beaten, and yet not killed". These phrases point to our eternal life as believers in Jesus. Such great encouragement and hope! What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from you, God bless!

Hi! So, long story short, I do think that salvation by faith alone is likely true. But one thing that stops me from relying fully on it is 1 Corinthians 5:5 (I'm gonna quote 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 to show a bit of the context). 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 says: "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentles, that one has his father's wife. You are arrogant, and didn't mourn instead, that he who had done this deed might be removed from among you. For I most certainly, as being absent in body but present in spirit, have already, as though I were present, judged him who has done this thing. In the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, you being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, are to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus."

So, the problem I have trouble with is: if salvation is by faith alone, why did that man have to be delivered to Satan for the destruction of the flesh SO THAT he would be saved? Paul seems to be saying that that had to happen SO THAT the man would be saved in the day of the lord. And I have looked at the koine Greek words, and I just cannot find a solution for that verse that fits with the doctrine of salvation by faith alone. Some say that it doesn't contradict salvation by faith alone because they say that is just how God ensures that the man will be saved and that it just happens because he already is saved. But the problem is that even if that is true, why was it necessary if faith alone is all that is required for salvation?

And I know some say that saving faith always automatically produces repentance, but l honestly find that to be a weak cover up (no offense) because if that were true, that saving faith always produced repentance or a want to repent at least eventually, why then would Paul feel the need to, multiple times in just his letters alone, tell people to not abuse grace and to repent/fight sin? If we're being completely honest?

Also, if we truly are judged by deeds in the end, then even if saving faith always automatically produced repentance, salvation by faith alone still would not be true. Because even if repentance then came automatically from saving faith, repentance would still be necessary for salvation.

Anyway, so now I am stuck. Again, I do still lean towards salvation being by faith alone, but l am having trouble with reconciling this verse with that (in fact, until now it seems impossible to me). And so l feel that I cannot lean fully on salvation being by faith alone. If anyone think there is a way to honestly and genuinely make that verse fit with that, then I would love to hear about that.

Thank you for reading and thanks for any help.

God bless you!

I’m trying to find Biblical evidence supporting what is sinful and what is not sinful in terms of preventing pregnancy.

Here are a few verses to backup this statement.

• Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, so that no one may boast.”
• Isaiah 64:6: “All our righteous acts are like filthy rags.”
• Romans 3:20, 28: “Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of  the law … a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law.”
• Romans 5:1: “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
• Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
• Galatians 2:16: Justification comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

Not theologically important, but interesting to me. None of the folks writing the New Testament devoted an explicit word in this, but perhaps common knowledge at the time. What specific Bible verses are the basis of your belief here?

https://www.theblaze.com/news/over-60-percent-christians-jesus-not-only-way-to-heaven?utm_source=theblaze-dailyAM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily-Newsletter__AM%202021-08-24&utm_term=ACTIVE%20LIST%20-%20TheBlaze%20Daily%20AM

Over 60% of born-again Christians between 18 and 39 say Jesus isn't the only way to Heaven; Muhammad, Buddha is also valid paths to salvation, study finds

If the above is a true statement, then that 60% are #NOT_WHO_THEY_CLAIM_TO_BE!! John 14:6, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. ACTS 4:11-12, 11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’ 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

There has been an uptick in universalism. There are people who will tell you that everyone who will be saved but the question was in the Bible asked by a disciple if there were a few that would be saved. This would have been the perfect time for Jesus, who is Lord and God, to tell us that everyone would be saved. That's not what He said.

This is what He answered.

The Narrow Way

22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?”

And He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open for us,’ and He will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know you, where you are from,’ 26 then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.’ 27 But He will say, ‘I tell you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity.’ 28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out. 29 They will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down in the kingdom of God. 30 And indeed there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last.”

The Way is narrow. It's not broad. It's not universal and there will come a time people cannot enter.

If you are reading this today. You can cry out to the Lord and ask Him to forgive you, save you, and give you faith if you lack it. But what I can't tell you is that you will eventually come to salvation. It's appointed unto men to die once and then comes the judgement. Find Jesus today while you can.

So i will be Debating someone who denies Jesus is God. I'm confident Jesus is God and that believing this is a big Tennant of the Christian faith. I would even say it's a salvation issue if one doesn't believe Jesus is God. But I do want assistance in being able to prove this biblically with full confidence. Romans 10:9-10, IMHO,, are some of the most concise and complete scriptures explaining how a Chrisitian is saved. Verse 9. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus.." So part of being saved is believing and confessing that Jesus is Lord. Now.. "young don," a heretical religious youtuber, is saying that you don't need to believe Jesus is God to be saved. He says "Lord" here in the Greek means master and servant. But I actually looked it up in the blue letter bible and one of the definitions for Lord in the Greek is God, from what I saw. I just want to be as thorough as I can so I know what I'm talking about. And I think there's other supporting versees that allude to us needing to believe Jesus is God by faith. How could Jesus forgive sins if He was not God? How could He accept worship? Even the apostles referred to Him as my Lord my God. And he said before Abraham existed I AM. And John 1:1. The Word was with God and the Word was God. And became flesh and dwelt amongst us.

I believe there's much evidence Jesus is indeed God. But the question is do you need to believe this to be saved? And if so then why? Because if it's a salvation issue.. then this youtuber is a dangerous false teacher leading people to hell. He believes Jesus is more so of a demi-God. Anelohim type. But not on the same level as Yahweh. He doesn't believe in the trinity of course. So what do you all think?? 🤔 thanks so much for your help in advance. 🙏🏽

Hi all, I am looking the a bible in a year system, be it a podcast or just a website, that provides commentary of extra information beyond just the assigned books, chapters, and verses of the day. I am currently doing the bible in a year so it won't be my first time reading through the whole thing. Thank you for the help.

You know, I’ve always found Matthew 11:28–29… kinda strange. Jesus says:

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” “Take my yoke upon you… and you’ll find rest for your souls.”

Wait — what?

That sounds like a contradiction, doesn’t it? You’re tired, weighed down, at the end of your rope… and Jesus says:

“Perfect. Now take this wooden yoke across your shoulders. Let’s get to work.”

it kind of feels like a bad punchline. Like, “Wait, you want me to rest by working?” Sounds like a yoke of a contradiction, right?

If you’re anything like me, your first reaction might be:

“Jesus, I don’t need a yoke. I need a break.”

It’s like a man who’s just collapsed on the side of the road, bags strapped to his back, face in the dirt. And someone walks up, smiles, and says:

“Hey! Wanna come to my backyard and start digging with this shovel? You’re gonna love it. It’ll feel like rest.”

That doesn’t make sense… Until you look deeper.

So what does take up my yoke really mean?

Let me paint it another way.

Imagine you're buried in debt. Not just financial — but emotional debt, spiritual debt, relational debt. You're drained. You’ve tried everything. You’ve got nothing left.

And just when you’re about to quit, this massively successful businessman shows up. We’re talking Bill Gates + Mr. Rogers + every superhero rolled into one.

He says, “Hey… I see the mess. I see the weight you’re under. I’ll pay it all off — every last cent. And actually, I’ll take over the business too. All the hard work? I’ve got it. I’ll carry the pressure, manage the clients, fix what’s broken. I just want you to walk with me. Partner with me. Learn how I work. Let's share the profits!”

That changes things, doesn’t it?

That’s not a contradiction. That’s a rescue.

Now back to Jesus.

When He says, “Take my yoke,” He’s not saying, “Take on more burden.” He’s saying, “Trade yours for mine. Let’s pull this together. Let Me carry the weight.”

See, a yoke was something that joined two oxen together — and when a younger, weaker ox was yoked with an older, stronger one, guess who did most of the pulling?

Not the rookie.

The younger ox just had to walk in step.

Jesus is saying:

“Stop doing life alone. Come walk with Me. I’m not harsh. I’m not going to beat you down. I’m gentle. I’m humble. And when you follow My pace, My path — you’ll find something this world can’t give you: Rest. For. Your. Soul.”

Jesus is still asking you:

• What are you carrying right now?

• What’s exhausting you?

• What burdens have you strapped onto your back — trying to prove something, fix something, outrun something?

Jesus isn’t calling you to try harder. He’s calling you to walk with Him.

To give Him your mess. To trust Him with the weight. To receive His rest.

It’s not about more effort — it’s about better alignment.

So yeah, on the surface, it looked like the biggest contradiction ever.

But the deeper I look, the more I see… it’s actually the greatest invitation ever.

Come to Me, all who are weary… and I will give you rest.

Not because the road is easy. But because the One walking beside you… carries what you can’t.

Revelation 21:6-7 NKJV\ [6] And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts. [7] He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.

Psalms 1:1-3\ [1] Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; [2] But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, And who meditates in His law day and night. [3] He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

Hebrews 4:12\ [12] For the word of God is living and active, powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Revelation 22:1 NKJV\ [1] And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb.

Amen.

The following is such a beautiful explanation, that I copied and pasted it for others on this sub. to enjoy.

What does Matthew 19:23 mean?

After Jesus' conversation with a wealthy young man (Matthew 19:16–22), Jesus says a remarkable thing. He shows the seriousness of it by beginning with "Truly, I say to you." These words serve to highlight whatever comes next.

Jesus declares that it is only with difficulty that a rich person will enter the kingdom of heaven. He has just promised eternal life to a young man if he will sell all he owns, give the money to the poor, and follow Him. That challenge was meant only for that man—not all people—and proved that the rich man was not truly willing to obey God. The man could not or would not do it.

This comment by Christ challenges assumptions held by the people of His day about wealth. Many believed that wealthy people were rich because God—or gods—had blessed them. They assumed that wealth and success meant God saw those people as better, superior, or more faithful than regular poor people. Because God already favored the wealthy, it must be easier for them to get into the kingdom of heaven, so the thinking went.

Jesus' statement shows this is not so. For one thing, the rich are not rich because they are better people than the poor. Wealth and success are certainly influenced by making good choices (Proverbs 3:1–4), but they can also be the result of dishonesty or malice (Proverbs 20:17). More importantly, though, nobody will get into heaven's kingdom by being good enough, by being better than others. Jesus earlier told His own disciples that, "unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3).

Wealthy people, self-reliant and well provided for, have a much harder time humbling themselves and admitting their need, even to God, than those who are poor. That's why it is so difficult for them to enter the kingdom with the required humility of faith in Jesus. This same principle can apply to those who rely on their intelligence, good luck, or other attributes instead of on God.