What does that mean? Is it literal or figurative, does it have some obtuse meaning that has nothing to do with fear?
Thanks.
Hello Sombra,
The term comes from the Old Testament where it was used extensively. Having been brought up with these teachings, the Lord's apostles also referred often to it, however, in the mainstream scriptures, you will never see the Lord refer to it as His teaching was to bridge the gap between mankind and God. Whether, it is used to create a fear or a sense of awesomeness, these teachings still create separation between man and God. This was not what the Lord was about.
When you say 'the Lord' are you referring to Jesus or God? I know a lot of poeple consider them the same thing. I agree that Jesus was not about perpetrating the imagined separation between man and god, neither was or is god about that. Thank you for your post, you make a very good point.
Sorry for the ambiguity Sombra.
When I refer to the Lord, I am referring to the Lord - Jesus - the Christ.
Its ok, it is just a clarification, as I have been accused of being an atheist because I don't beleive Jesus wants us to call him Lord. But that does not mean I disagree with you, only that my semantics are different. I also don't think Jesus would want a religion with his name on it. Anyway, you are the first person who calls Jesus Christ the Lord who also mentions the seapartion of man from god that I have encountered. Thank you.
I absolutely love it when I meet a spiritual sibling!
You're are correct about the Lord thing as He called himself our brother and friend. As far as religion goes, I have said the same often. His church is a fellowship of mind and spirit not a religious demonination.