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Tao Te Ching Chapter 38: The Fruit of God - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated accordingly to Biblical Scripture

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Truly good people keep their mind on what is eternal and seek out the spirit for guidance. They are not concern about the material world, the opinions of others, and do not make their achievements known. Mark 10:17-18, As Jesus started on his way, a man [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 37: Absence of Desire - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Christ Driving the Moneychangers from the Temple

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God makes no attempt to be in action and yet is the source of all action. Nothing is left undone and nothing is beyond his power. His eternal nature is the unchanging principle of the past, present, and future of effortless achievement. God [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 36: Natural Order of God - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Antonio Ciseri’s depiction of Pontius Pilate

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According to the way of the world, the weak is inferior to the strong; however this is contrary to the Bible. 2 Corinthians 12:9, 9But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 35: Body of Christ - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Moses Pleading with Israel, as in Deuteronomy … Image via Wikipedia

To hold the Great Image is the state of illuminated oneness. The greatness of God’s nature attracts people to congregate as One Body. We can be part of this Oneness when our soul is aligned with God. The Body of Christ has [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 34: Our Humble Savior - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Giotto. The Crucifixion. 1304-1306. Fresco. Image via Wikipedia

The Spirit of God (Light of God) is like the streams of rivers flowing impartially to everyone. Like water, the spirit continues to nurture without expectations or making demands. There is nothing that doesn’t depend on it for life, and yet it never seek reward [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 33: Self Awareness - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

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Consciousness of “self” is wisdom. Wisdom is the consciousness that enters the heart; and can only be given to us by God. It unfolds the deep and hidden things of the heavens and earth. The “self” in this context is referencing the [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 32: Embracing Simplicity of Names - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

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God is infinite, exists outside of time and space, and has no limitations. No beginning and no end, but “IS” the unchanging God of the past, present, and the future. We call him “simple” because he can not be cut or polished. [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 31: Weapons of the World - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Michelangelo’s Piet in St. Peter’s Basilica

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The need for more power using military weapons results in misfortunes and tragedy no matter which side is the victor. Violence and aggression are associated with military forces and is not the way of the wise. The ancient Chinese associated the right hand that [...]

Chapter 10: The Way - Taoism of Lau Tzu - Tao Te Ching Biblical Translation

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Our body is important to God. If we honor God with our Body, then we must be free from immoralities committed outside or against our body. We are members of Christ himself, the temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God. [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 9: Excessiveness - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

St Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 8: Competition - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Nature is God

Water is the most fitting metaphor how God designed forces of nature to serve all the living. Water nourishes every plant and thirsty animal. It assumes the lowest places no matter where it may be. This is the characteristics of God. John 1:14, 14The Word became flesh and made [...]

Tao Te Ching Chapter 7: Fulfillment - Taoism of Lao Tzu translated into Biblical Scripture

Via Dolorosa : Station 3

Jesus suffered the weight of all our sins to open the Gates of the Heavens.

John 1:1-4: 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him [...]

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