Slade, I fully agree with you. I am not sure how I failed to communicate this, but thank you for clearing it up. Each one of Jesus' teachings in the "Sermon" was first a transforming initiative, given not only to intensify the effects of the Law (thank you, John) for those without ears to hear, but also to see its recipients to a truly life-perpetuating conclusion, should they ever embody his teaching.
Thanks,
Bill
Slade, Bill, whoever -- was Gamaliel saved?
J
