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NASB | Luke 12:15 Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 12:15 Then He said to them, "Watch out and guard yourselves against every form of greed; for not even when one has an overflowing abundance does his life consist of nor is it derived from his possessions." |
Subject: Pleading the Blood of Jesus Christ |
Bible Note: Dear Emmaus Emmaus, You are right... I did not specifically research the origins of the phrase in question. It just sounded like something that fit in with things like the priestly blessings of vestments, veneration of relics, consecration of tables, vessels, water, etc. and other such activities in which it is believed that spiritual something-or-other can be imbued into physical things. I do not deem it worthwhile to spend the time to conclusively determine where in history this activity has its roots. Consequently, let me rescind my statement: "The idea of it being efficacious for objects, places, and things is probably rooted in the superstitious thinking of the church in the Middle Ages." and amend it to "The idea of it being efficacious for objects, places, and things is rooted in superstitious thinking." Mark 7 is still pertinent. Thank you for your comments. In Him, Doc |