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Manipulate

Jan 30, 2026

Ever since Jesus walked the earth, people have attempted to hijack his authority and manipulate his message. We put words in his mouth arguing, he hates who we hate and loves what we love. We seem to prefer the Jesus that is the possession of a nation-state and a cheerleader for military might. The only firewall against this attempt at identity theft of Jesus is to let him speak for himself. What Jesus actually blessed was “the poor in spirit,” “those who mourn,” “the meek,” those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,” “the merciful,” “the pure in heart,” “the peacemakers,” and “those persecuted for righteousness’ sake.” Any version of Christianity that does not center what Jesus actually said has no integrity whatsoever.

Matthew 5:1-12


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Manipular

Desde que Jesús caminó por la tierra, la gente ha intentado secuestrar su autoridad y manipular su mensaje. Ponemos palabras en su boca discutiendo, odia a quien odiamos y ama lo que amamos. Parece que preferimos el Jesús que es la posesión de un estado nación y una animadora para el poder militar. El único cortafuegos contra este intento de robo de identidad de Jesús es dejarlo hablar por sí mismo. Lo que Jesús realmente bendijo fueron «los pobres de espíritu», «los que lloran», «los mansos», los que tienen hambre y sed de justicia «,» los misericordiosos «,» los puros de corazón «,» los pacificadores «y los perseguidos por causa de la justicia». Cualquier versión del cristianismo que no se centra en lo que Jesús realmente dijo no tiene integridad alguna.

Mateo 5:1-12