.but if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness,
How can we know what Jesus really meant?
Having a good eye in Biblical times meant to look out for the needs of others and be generous in giving to the poor. But to have a bad eye is to be greedy and selfish, blind to the needs of others around you.
The generous (literally generous is a good eye) will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. Proverbs 22:9
A modern Jewish teacher asked his disciples "What is the very best path to take in life?" The first answer was to have a good eye. Then being a good friend and neighbor. Having a good heart was the correct answer because it included all the rest. If you have a good heart, you will have all the other things, including a "good eye".
"He never failed to look into the eyes of the customers, because they reflected deeper truths than any momentary feelings of impatience or hunger or disappointment. The eyes of a man betrayed his heart. Even with a smile, an evil man's eyes were as hard and shallow as a dry riverbed."
From the book "A Cup of Friendship" about a coffee shop in Afghanistan run by a American woman.
I have now started another book about Afghanistan and it clearly reveals the poor quality of life for a people who live in fear,
Holiday Monday.
Ben and Morgan are asleep in my computer room. We had a great day at the Uwin Park and what a surprise to Meet Mechial and Steve and Katie there, The breeze was wonderful and it was a great plan Kim had. Have not heard from Leah and Craig. Hope all is well.
Plans for today are a little shopping and then meet at Sandra and Randy's for lunch. I believe Theresa and Mikie will meet us there too.
Kim leaves to-night so that is sad the time has gone so fast.
Sunday message: | Build up one another in love!
3 comments:
How would you like to keep the hot weather for awhile? When it is hot at the coast,it is cooler in Manitoba!After 6 weeks of above 30 and humid weather we finally had a couple of cooler days and nights. My garden is sulking from the heat, with the exception of the geraniums...which the doe and fawns made short work of overnight! So it is looking pretty sad. Nice to hear news of your family...a picnic in the park sounds like fun! Do you have mosquitoes? They usually "chase" me inside,here. Love, Nancy
Ben has all of the mosquitoes and all on his legs :-)
There is a show on Knowledge network tonight about Emily Carr. 9 pm, I think.
Not sure about the eyes thing.
Love,
Rick
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