Dogma Or The Word

Jesus said to his disciples: ""Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him."" Judas, not the Iscariot, said to him, ""Master, then what happened that you will reveal yourself to us and not to the world?"" Jesus answered and said to him, ""Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me. 

""I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name-- he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you."" (John 14:21-26)

It's best to set-aside religious and political dogma and focus on what’s most important: loving Jesus and the Father.  Keeping the commandments and Jesus’ word are what’s critical to avoid hellish conditions promoting division, hate, lies, and violent confrontations.  

The Holy Spirit is our teacher.  We should all try to be teacher’s pet.  Otherwise, the devil holds our leash.

Deacon David Pierce