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the Confession

I just finished "Jesus for President." The whole book did something funny to me. Aside from the obvious political emphasis of the book, it was the alternative life that the authors presented that stung. They actually live the life they diagnose. Section four of the book was a stab in the heart. So, here is a confession to all, because I really have nothing else to say right now. (all ESV) "But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgement." Matthew 5:22 But I remain angry and lash out even at my parents. "But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart." Matthew 5:28 But I look lustfully at woman. "And when you fast..." Matthew 6:16a But I do not fast to begin with. "Judge not, that you be not judged." Matthew 7:1 But I judge. "A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer (gossip) separates close friends.&