Those who want or expect to be justified by their actions will come up short. They may well have given many resources for good works. However the prisons and nakedness and hunger referred to here are spiritual. While not neglecting the physical, true charity comes in sharing the good news. Feeding, clothing, setting free and comforting comes from the spirit. Many that seek to be justified by works nevertheless bind heavy requirements on others by their religious doctrines. They have not entered heaven themselves and by their words prevent others from entering as well. So I will depend on God’s provision for my rescue and restoration through the work of Christ and follow his lead as to the work that I should do.
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The DoorpostThe Doorpost is written for the family and friends of Fred / Papa / Dad Paddock in response to this admonition found in Deuteronomy 6:6-9: These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the door posts of your houses and on your gates and emails.
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