The implications of blessed are the merciful (eleemon) in matthew 5:7 as practiced in the African society
Keywords:
blessed and merciful, jesus, african societyAbstract
The implications of blessed are the Merciful (eleemon) in Matthew 5:7 as Practiced in the African context. A hermeneutical an exegetical analysis of the text was carried out and its implications in the African society were carefully examined. The focus of the paper was to draw attention of African Christians to the teachings of Jesus on the moral laws as against the concept of reciprocity of love within their society, which according to them is returning the good done to one back to the doer directly or indirectly. The concept of cause and effect is very prominent in this society. The application of the findings of this paper the meaning of the Aramaic word “Chesed” will help the People in African society to restore the dignity of true service to humanity through obeying the teachings of Jesus.
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