( Log Out /  King went on to say, “Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.”   King was well aware of Jesus’ words, “All who take the sword will perish by the sword. Thanks for your help! Prayer of St. Ignatius of Antioch for Martyrdom, Bible Verses for Faith in Times of Stress, Praying in words and signs: The Sign of the Cross, Prayers to St. Rita Patroness of Impossible Cases, THE PRIMACY OF LOVE BUT THE PRIORITY OF FAITH, Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only Light can do that, CHRISTIAN HOPE IS SUSTAINED BY FAITH IN THE LORD WHO IS OUR ROCK, ANTICIPATING THE JOY OF HEAVEN IN CHRIST’S SECOND COMING BY CELEBRATING HIS PRESENCE IN THE EUCHARIST, CALLED TO SHARE IN THE VOCATION OF CHRIST, CERTAIN VICTORY IN CHRIST REQUIRES FAITH AND ENDURANCE, FEAR OF JUDGMENT IS OVERCOME BY BEING FAITHFUL TO OURSELVES AT EVERY MOMENT. Isaiah 42:16 - I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide … John 8:12 says, “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. English Standard Version. He, she, it, they, them, same. Martin Luther King, Jr. I am reminded of a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. She is a wife, mother, Bible study leader and volunteer editorfor markalanwilliams.net.

Fr. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Alan Phillip, C.P. Throughout the gospels we see an ongoing battle between Jesus and the forces of evil. John 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. These issues are matters of the heart and mind and deeply rooted in our inherent sinful nature. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. is a member of the Passionist Community at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre, California. Change ). Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. Darkness cannot drive out darkness because we need the light of the sun to do so. The thought here is that the darkness did not lay hold of, did not appropriate the light, so as itself to become light; the thought there is that individuals did not recognise it. From skotos; dimness, obscurity. We turn from darkness to light by accepting Christ as our Lord and Savior by faith and agreeing with Him that we are sinners in need of a Savior. Your thoughts are welcome! This occurred because the moon came between the earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s light and causing the sky to darken for a few minutes. Billions are spent every day on weapons, while nickels and dimes are spent on strategies for peace.

Basics to Prayer :- What Does the Bible Say About Prayer? The only way the world can change is through the love and light of Jesus Christ in the hearts and minds of people. Notes on Romans 9:30; 1Corinthians 9:24; Philippians 3:12-13, where the same Greek word occurs.

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John 3:19,20 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil…, John 12:36-40 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. This is a guest post by Beth Harris. Darkness cannot drive out darkness because we need light to do so. The antagonism between light and darkness.

Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular. He could drive out hate. Your first meditation will help you center on the light of God within you. Many are looking for answers to social and moral problems that plague society.

You’ll also get my eBook: 10 Prayers to Unlock Heaven on Earth, All Rights Reserved © 2012-2020 Mark Alan Williams, Missionary | Speaker | Author | Podcaster | Blogger. ( Log Out /  Brain Games: Bible Puzzles offers an entertaining way to showcase your Bible knowledge and also give your brain a boost. Jesus was the living presence of love on this earth. Bible Verses for Faith in Times of Stress, Prayer of St. Ignatius of Antioch for Martyrdom, Prayers to St. Rita Patroness of Impossible Cases, Praying in words and signs: The Sign of the Cross, The Luminous Mysteries – Mysteries of Light. Matthew 5:14-15 says, “You are the light of the world.

Not Bible . New Living Translation. Only love can end war. Darkness cannot drive out darkness and hate cannot drive out hate.

A legion of unclean spirits is sent into a herd of swine which then rush down a bluff into a lake and die. Help Spread the Word! In, on, among. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Berean Study Bible. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. 2 Corinthians 4:6 says, “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” (NIV). Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (NIV), John 1:4-5 says, “The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. But, what if the sun had not reappeared and we were stuck in darkness? 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Meditating on the words and actions of Jesus is the way to strengthen our wills for the test. In the same way that we need the light of the sun to dispel the darkness of earth, we need the light of the Son, Jesus to remove our spiritual darkness. Subscribe via email and you won’t miss any of my articles, podcasts or videos.

Light is synonymous with God, goodness, holiness, love, salvation, wisdom, insight and understanding. Show. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” (NLT). No, not. Basics to Prayer :- What Does the Bible Say About Prayer? The sun is so powerful and essential for life. Then as the moon continued its orbit, the sun became visible again, driving out the darkness and revealing the light of day once more. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular.

Then with the light of Christ, we become His light bearers. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. In the second meditation you will become more mindful of God’s light shining out of you. Therefore, a different remedy is needed. Only the light can drive out darkness and only love can drive out hate.

John 3:19 says, “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.” (NIV), 1 John 2:11 says, “But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.” (NIV).

From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. : "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.