Today, Selwyn further clarify the meaning of meekness by describing false notions of this attribute. “Meekness is not being easy going or laid back – the attitude seen in those who just take life as it comes. … Another thing meekness should not be confused with is niceness. … meekness is not passivity either.” Selwyn [...]
If you have read these notes over the past few days it will be becoming clearer that we use the word ‘meek’ in quite a different way to what was meant by Jesus in His ‘sermon on the mount’. In today’s study, Selwyn makes the important point that the ‘meekness’ Jesus requires is not a [...]
Selwyn continues his discussion on the third beatitude: ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.’ (Matthew 5:5). In his discussion, Selwyn defines ‘meekness’ in the following way: “The meaning of the word meek, as used by Jesus is that of yieldedness or surrender, freedom from belligence or aggressiveness. … in biblical terms [...]
Selwyn introduses the third beatitude: “A third attitude that is essential if the soul is to thrive, and which again comes from what I am describing as the pshchology of Jesus, is meekness: ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth’ (Matthew 5:5).” He goes on to say: ‘The quality our Lord is [...]
The verses (2 Corinthians 1:1-11) Selwyn has set for reading and mediation are quite good, for example: ‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble [...]
Selwyn continues to provide advice on the mastery of negative emotions. He is looking at this issue in association with his examination of the second beatitude; ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.’ (Matthew 5:4). In addition, Selwyn provides this advice based on his knowledge of Scripture as well as from his [...]
Review
I’ve been asking a few people what they think of the format of this site and the content of the posts. It has taken a few months to arrive at what I think is a reasonable balance between Selwyn’s material and my commentary – what do others think? Initially – I saw the audience of [...]
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