tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506775960582955017.post2890423278820577375..comments2023-04-05T12:13:14.694-04:00Comments on The Rector's Corner: From Darkness to Light: Reflections on Holy WeekThe Very Rev. Doug Scharfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11136450471786885986noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506775960582955017.post-10764734643824228042011-05-06T04:47:34.039-04:002011-05-06T04:47:34.039-04:00Kathy...I don't think Luke 18:18-30 is about ...Kathy...I don't think Luke 18:18-30 is about buying our way into heaven, but rather it is about the radical cost of discipleship. In other words, Jesus freely calls us into relationship with him. He says, "Come, follow me!" BUT, in order to fully live into the identity of a disciple, Jesus must be THE PRIORITY in our lives. I think Luke emphasizes the radical nature of discipleship more than any other gospel writer. The rich young ruler was obviously attached to his possessions; he loved his money and wealth more than God. Throughout the New Testament, the possession of wealth is not condemned, but the love of worldly goods above God. Luke tells us this story of the rich young ruler NOT because we all need to go sell everything we have in order to get into heaven. But rather, this story should give us pause and prompt us to ask ourselves, "When have we been like this young ruler?" ... "When have we placed our trust in worldly goods rather than the goodness and love of God?"The Very Rev. Doug Scharfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136450471786885986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506775960582955017.post-74457597914543937512011-05-06T04:37:41.883-04:002011-05-06T04:37:41.883-04:00Kathy...the Parable of the Shrewd Manager is diffi...Kathy...the Parable of the Shrewd Manager is difficult to fully interpret. Jesus often used "real life" examples to make theological points. Sometimes these points are abundantly clear, while at times there remains some tension and uncertainty regarding exactly what Jesus is attempting to illustrate. In the case of the Shrewrd Manager, it seems that Jesus is not commending his dishonest behavior as such, but rather pointing out that people are good at securing their earthly future, in this case the manager's financial future, but we are not as concerned with securing our eternal future.The Very Rev. Doug Scharfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136450471786885986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506775960582955017.post-73742165722109640572011-05-04T08:26:57.774-04:002011-05-04T08:26:57.774-04:00It is difficult for me to read Luke 18: 18-30 and ...It is difficult for me to read Luke 18: 18-30 and not think that one can buy their way into heaven. I know somewhere there is some under lying meaning that I am missing. I am still catching up, so if anyone would look back at their MAP maybe have some thoughts or suggested readings -- thanks.Kathy Vonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506775960582955017.post-28526500523165335172011-05-03T09:29:19.726-04:002011-05-03T09:29:19.726-04:00Saul sure had his problems. Sure wish he hadn'...Saul sure had his problems. Sure wish he hadn't taken Jonathan down with him.Kathy Vonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506775960582955017.post-45396356346476951782011-05-01T08:53:16.397-04:002011-05-01T08:53:16.397-04:00way behind but hoping I'll be on the home stre...way behind but hoping I'll be on the home stretch some this week. Just wondering if anyone else out there has some comments on Luke 16: 1--18 -- the Shrewd Manager?Kathy Vonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3506775960582955017.post-19533427123610300702011-04-26T11:40:01.341-04:002011-04-26T11:40:01.341-04:00Amen! Emanuel, God with US!Amen! Emanuel, God with US!Heidershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377468868317666060noreply@blogger.com