Daniel Series, Part 3 of 8 - Descent into Selfishness
Av Todd Beiswenger
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In this story, we are told of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a large statue that represents kingdoms to come. While some have speculated as to which historical kingdoms this dream refers to, it can also refer to how our thoughts can devolve into selfishness. God saves us with His truth - the uncut stone - that smashes this statue.
(Referenser: Arcana Coelestia 6203; Daniel 2:24-49)
Mark 7:14-23
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He called all the multitude to himself, and said to them, "Hear me, all of you, and understand.
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There is nothing from outside of the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.
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If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!"
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When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable.
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He said to them, "Are you thus without understanding also? Don't you perceive that whatever goes into the man from outside can't defile him,
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because it doesn't go into his heart, but into his stomach, then into the latrine, thus purifying all foods?"
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He said, "That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man.
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For from within, out of the hearts of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts,
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covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness.
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All these evil things come from within, and defile the man."
