I was musing on your selected text from Matthew's Gospel this morning, and it got me thinking (Probably the idea, right?). As you know, I am studying theology and part of our training for Ministry is gathering an understanding of philosophy (or as I prefer it philosaephy). I was reading from Plato's (whom many called Christ before Christ) 'The Republic' where he discussed the benefits of a just life versus living an unjust life - and he called into question the motiviation for justice. Can you call living a just life which is motivated by the rewards of justice (honour, respect - exaltation, to use Matt's metaphor) just?
If you humble yourself with the aim of becoming exalted is that truly becoming humble??
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Morning Lord,
I trust things are all going to plan...
I was musing on your selected text from Matthew's Gospel this morning, and it got me thinking (Probably the idea, right?). As you know, I am studying theology and part of our training for Ministry is gathering an understanding of philosophy (or as I prefer it philosaephy). I was reading from Plato's (whom many called Christ before Christ) 'The Republic' where he discussed the benefits of a just life versus living an unjust life - and he called into question the motiviation for justice. Can you call living a just life which is motivated by the rewards of justice (honour, respect - exaltation, to use Matt's metaphor) just?
If you humble yourself with the aim of becoming exalted is that truly becoming humble??
I was just wondering....
Sae
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