The entire chapter of Matthew 6 points to 'one' thing. Keywords in this study are 'one', 'pure', 'single', 'straight', and 'narrow'. The concept of mirroring, here implied, shall be paid greater attention in future studies.
Matt. 6:1-6 - ‘One’ way not corrupted by another way; ‘one’ goal not corrupted by another goal; ‘one’ reason not corrupted by another reason.
Matt. 6:7&8 - Are vain repetitions vain because they are repetitions? Rather than a singularity, repetitions are a multitude, or, a ‘multiplicity’.
Matt. 6:9-13 - A ‘single’ formula for prayer:
1.) Recognize that you are but one of God’s children; i.e. ‘Our Father’.
2.) Affirm God’s greatness through confessed obedience:
A.) His name ‘is’ hallowed; i.e. ‘You are special to me’.
B.) His kingdom ‘is’ come; i.e. ‘I submit to Your rule’.
C.) His will ‘is’ done; i.e. ‘I do as You command’.
3.) Look to a single source for your needs.
4.) Understand that a single action is ‘mirrored’ between the spiritual and the corporeal, that is - ‘forgive / forgive’.
5.) See the whole picture of God, not just the comforting parts. There is one God - all power; all glory - the whole nine yards.
Matt. 6:14&15 - Jesus stresses the bottom line: the connecting ‘oneness’ in the relationship between God and man is the mirror mechanism, or, the universal constant: ‘forgive / forgive’.
Matt. 6:16-18 - An exclusive line of sight (again the mirroring) in that what we are is ‘unto’, ‘toward’, ‘for’ God alone. We should not cause that line of sight to become impure through admixture.
Matt. 6:19-21 - Look not at just the one thing, but at the one right thing - at the right time - and for the right reason. God’s ‘single’, undivided kingdom includes our hearts. What we build through heart-felt obedience here (the mirror image) accrues in heaven.
Matt. 6:22-24 - Why is it ‘single’ as opposed to evil rather than ‘good’ as opposed to evil? The straightest path between any two points is a ‘single’ line. The contrast is between two, and only two, possible states: the pure, and the impure. The words ‘straight’, ‘narrow’, ‘single’, ‘one’, and ‘pure’ can here be taken to have exactly the same connotation. Imagine an oriental fan spread before you; there are many ribs, but only one is centered - all the others are somewhat off. There can only be one of two states: the ‘pure’ light of God, or, the great darkness (the great multiplicity). If you can view the path before you spreading wide like an oriental fan, you cannot miss the multiplicity of directions; possibilities; and choices. A man lost in a desert, without a straight road out, can only wander in circles.
Matt. 6:25-30 - The conclusion: will you walk in faith, or will you waver? Do your physical actions mirror anything approaching spiritual savvy?
Matt. 6:31-34 - You are lost in a wide desert; a million directions lie before you. What can you do? Find a straight path; choose one direction. A single, or, pure way to believe in God must be found. You are faced with the multiplicity (evil) of the day. You seek the straightest approach, and trust God to take care of the rest.
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Matt. 6:1-6 - ‘One’ way not corrupted by another way; ‘one’ goal not corrupted by another goal; ‘one’ reason not corrupted by another reason.
Matt. 6:7&8 - Are vain repetitions vain because they are repetitions? Rather than a singularity, repetitions are a multitude, or, a ‘multiplicity’.
Matt. 6:9-13 - A ‘single’ formula for prayer:
1.) Recognize that you are but one of God’s children; i.e. ‘Our Father’.
2.) Affirm God’s greatness through confessed obedience:
A.) His name ‘is’ hallowed; i.e. ‘You are special to me’.
B.) His kingdom ‘is’ come; i.e. ‘I submit to Your rule’.
C.) His will ‘is’ done; i.e. ‘I do as You command’.
3.) Look to a single source for your needs.
4.) Understand that a single action is ‘mirrored’ between the spiritual and the corporeal, that is - ‘forgive / forgive’.
5.) See the whole picture of God, not just the comforting parts. There is one God - all power; all glory - the whole nine yards.
Matt. 6:14&15 - Jesus stresses the bottom line: the connecting ‘oneness’ in the relationship between God and man is the mirror mechanism, or, the universal constant: ‘forgive / forgive’.
Matt. 6:16-18 - An exclusive line of sight (again the mirroring) in that what we are is ‘unto’, ‘toward’, ‘for’ God alone. We should not cause that line of sight to become impure through admixture.
Matt. 6:19-21 - Look not at just the one thing, but at the one right thing - at the right time - and for the right reason. God’s ‘single’, undivided kingdom includes our hearts. What we build through heart-felt obedience here (the mirror image) accrues in heaven.
Matt. 6:22-24 - Why is it ‘single’ as opposed to evil rather than ‘good’ as opposed to evil? The straightest path between any two points is a ‘single’ line. The contrast is between two, and only two, possible states: the pure, and the impure. The words ‘straight’, ‘narrow’, ‘single’, ‘one’, and ‘pure’ can here be taken to have exactly the same connotation. Imagine an oriental fan spread before you; there are many ribs, but only one is centered - all the others are somewhat off. There can only be one of two states: the ‘pure’ light of God, or, the great darkness (the great multiplicity). If you can view the path before you spreading wide like an oriental fan, you cannot miss the multiplicity of directions; possibilities; and choices. A man lost in a desert, without a straight road out, can only wander in circles.
Matt. 6:25-30 - The conclusion: will you walk in faith, or will you waver? Do your physical actions mirror anything approaching spiritual savvy?
Matt. 6:31-34 - You are lost in a wide desert; a million directions lie before you. What can you do? Find a straight path; choose one direction. A single, or, pure way to believe in God must be found. You are faced with the multiplicity (evil) of the day. You seek the straightest approach, and trust God to take care of the rest.
Read more about study, and spirituality at: http://www.megamaxstudios.com
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