Well, haven't done this in a while, time to get back at it! I've been reading in the letter from James today and something is just messing with me. So,especially all you smart, theological-type people (but really anyone!), leave comments. I might have answered my own questions in my ponderings, but I don't really know....so other thoughts are great! Here we go....
"But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom..."- James 1:25a
"Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of freedom."- James 2:12
What is this said "law of freedom"? It's just weird to me because a law, even though it reflects a greater and more healthful way of living, binds whoever subjects themselves to it.
A law says, "Thou shalt not...".
But apparently James is aware of a law that gives freedom...doesn't that contradict itself?
"Thou shalt not not..."?
I understand that, like Paul, James is saying we have complete freedom. We can do anything, but they are also saying, that doesn't mean we should do everything. Yet James also speaks of living "as those who will be judged by the law of freedom". So not only are we following a "thou shalt not not...", but apparently we will be judged by how freely (or not) we lived our lives.
That's a really weird law to me. Thoughts?
PS- I'm working on a pretty mammoth of a post about worship and music, so be on the lookout for that within the next week.
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