The eCrozier

Years ago, I came across the comparisons below. They were offered by Tom Blodget, who at the time, taught Spanish at Butte College and Shasta College in California. He may still do so. The comparisons he offers are as applicable today as when he first made them.

+Scott

What did Jesus really say? [Find his actual words in italics]

“State your devotion to God often when making public pronouncements that are devoted to politics, the economy, and war, and associate it with the ends you are pursuing, as this is pleasing to God.” [“Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21]

“Blame the poor and the suffering for their condition and ignore their plight; they deserve what is happening to them.” [“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.” Luke 14:13] and [“Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.” Matthew 5:42]

“Forgive no one. Those who wrong you are wrong. By forgiving them, you excuse the wrong, and only encourage them.” [“If you do not forgive people their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:15]

“Hate those who hate you; were they worthy of your love, they would already love you. Tell me, if you love those who hate you, why are you to be commended for that? Only a fool would return love for hate. Loving those who hate you only encourages them to take further advantage of you.” [“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.” Luke 6:32]

“Blessed are the warmakers, for they shall be called children of God. Kill those whom you fear may kill you.” [“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9]

“Those who live by the sword shall not only live, but prosper, by the sword.” [“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword shall die by the sword.” Matthew 10:52]

“The rich shall forever rule the earth, so adjust your loyalties accordingly.” [“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” Luke 6:20]

“It is written, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth’; but now I say to you justice is better served by taking out ten eyes for every eye, and ten teeth for every tooth”? [“You have heard it said, “An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth; but I tell you, do not resist an evil person.” Matthew 5:38-39]