Not all scripture is the same

[this blog post was sent out late in the day on January 16.  For that reason, it did not go to those receiving the email feed.  So I am reposting it because I think that it is important.]

Some people are going to hate this, but not all scripture is the same.  Some are better than others.  Some are much better than others.  Some we hold dear.  Some we ignore.  Some we don't even believe.

Not all scripture is the same.

Love your enemies is a good one.
Rebellious sons should be stoned to death is a bad one.

God so loved the world is a good one.
Don't eat shrimp is a bad one.

Come unto me all ye who are weary is a good one.
Women should not speak in church is a bad one.

Do not judge is a good one.
Slaves obey your masters is a bad one.

Not all scripture is the same.  It is not weighted the same.  We should stop pretending that they are all equal.  They are not.

It is time that we understand that the words of Jesus come first.  Paul is not the Savior of the world, Jesus is.  It is time that we understand Paul through the lens of Jesus and not the other way around.

It is time that we value scripture based on the rule of love instead of minimizing love based on particular scriptures.

Not all scriptures are the same.  Jesus knew that.  What is the greatest commandment?  To this question Jesus said, love the lord your God and love your neighbor.  Everything else rests on these.  Love comes first.

It is a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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