with Major Isaiah Motsi
(Gaborone, Botswana)
DOS AND DON'TS
You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. You must not cheat anyone. Honor your father and mother." (Mark 10:19)
In response to the young man's question, Jesus listed a number of things that must not be done by anyone who wants to inherit eternal life. At the end of this list is a great responsibility; honoring one's parents.
Parents must be honored by anyone who wishes to live long and enter eternal life.
To follow Jesus closely and to qualify for eternal life requires us to leave all kinds of bad habits. It also requires goodness that comes from godliness.
David talked about goodness and mercy following him all the days of his life. It is such goodness that brings us closer to qualifying for eternal life.
As he drew near Jerusalem, Jesus shared all kinds of goodness with those who believed. _The sick he healed, the blind received sight and to the sad he gave joy._
Our master is a perfect example of goodness, and him we must emulate. Amen
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