Daily Diptych 3 – Jeru-Salem

Jeru – a battle, or contention
Gideon was called Jerubaal, which means He who Contends with Baal.

Salem – same as shalom, peace

So, Jerusalem is The Battle for Peace or The Contention for Peace.

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Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Hebrews 4:11

Battle, Peace?!  These seem like incompatible opposites, but where there is no peace, one must contend for peace.  A battle for peace is a battle for life and freedom.  These three always dwell together; life, freedom, peace.

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Daily Diptych 2 -Love God and Love People

Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and love others as yourself
Mark 12:30

Two things that go together –

• Love God
• Love people

A good diptych  –

Jesus said,
“On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” 
Matthew 22:40

Daily Diptych 1 – Acquitting the Bad and Convicting the Good

Acquitting the Bad and convicting the Good, both are disgusting to God.
Proverbs 17:15

This is the beginning of my series called Daily Diptychs.  It will feature many Proverbs and other wise sayings in a Tweetable diptych form.  I hope you have fun and find some great quotables.

What is a Diptych?

I am often asked this question.  A diptych (pronounced dip-tik) can be any two things that are attached for some purpose, especially in art.  The most common type is …