Why, I ask, do I want to write about this?
Here’s a thought:
This phrase, “surrender to the Lord” has deep meaning to hundreds of millions of people on our planet – Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, and others.
It is also a phrase that has very little positive effect on millions of others, or in many cases, makes them want to run away.
So it is an important concept. If more of us could get more clarity about both the sublime and the disturbing interpretations of this phrase, that could be a good thing.
It is these two words, “surrender” and “Lord” that cause the biggest impacts for either attracting or repelling people.
Throughout history there have been good authorities (kings, judges, land-owners, bosses, etc.) and bad ones; but all equally had to be called “lord.” So when put together with the word “surrender”, the phrase can naturally be interpreted as a need for unquestioning deference and obedience.
How is that historic, very “earthly” interpretation compared to the spiritual interpretation? Is there a close fit? Or not? Continue reading ‘Concept: Surrender to the Lord’
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