God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
In John 13 the point was that, if an individual Christian does not show love toward other true Christians, the world has a right to judge that he is not a Christian. Here (in John 17:21) Jesus is stating something else which is much more cutting, much more profound: We cannot expect the world to believe the Father sent the Son, that Jesus' claims are true, and that Christianity is true, unless the world sees some reality of the oneness of true Christians.
Although physical murder is obviously extreme, let’s not forget the words of our Savior when He said anger in our hearts toward another is murder in His eyes (Mt. 5:21-22). Think about this. If we have the attitude that we want someone out of our family or out of our church because of our own interpersonal conflict, are we not participating in the spirit of murder? Oh we may never pull the trigger, but are we seeking to eliminate people through more civilized means.
Combine sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic juice in a bowl.
Add vinegar and oil slowly, beating constantly. Add onions or shallots,
parsley, pimento, and capers. Mix well. Pour over asparagus and refrigerate
overnite.
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