In the Midst of the Paths of Justice

In the Midst of the Paths of Justice

Jesus is the way, and like all other ways, there is a ditch on either side, and it is our task to stay in the middle of the way. Let us say that we come out of the ditches and go on the way—some come out of one ditch and others from the other ditch. The strong and hard ones come out of one ditch, and the weak and cowardly from the other, and both shall become one in Christ. When the Word casts its light, the weak and cowardly see their state to a certain extent, and the strong and hard see their own state. But when the strong person observes the weak person, he will either learn from him or judge him for acting incorrectly, and vice versa. It is written that we shall put on love which is the bond of perfection. Col. 3:14.

Love will make it clear to both of them that they are placed in Christ for each other’s benefit, and that the one’s hardness is no better than the other’s cowardice, and vice versa. This holds true for everything in life. It is easier for the weak person to submit and for the strong person to rule, but this is not how to bring a well-pleasing sacrifice to God.

The strong person must learn to submit, and the weak person must learn to become strong in doing the good. Then both of them will meet in the midst of the paths of justice if they endure.

The fact that we are different by nature causes many difficulties, but everything is to be overcome, and to this end we have this blessed commandment: We shall love one another as Jesus has loved us. John 15:12.