Jesus taught that those whose strength has been made gentle by God will inherit the land... and in turn they are meant to bless others with the land.
Matthew 5:5 "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Note: “Meek” is the Greek word "praus". It brings to mind the modern word "prowess". It denotes strength brought under control - gentleness. It was used to describe a wild horse tamed to the bridle. "Earth" could also be translated "land" - maybe meaning "the covenant" which included the land. Also see the note on what it means to be blessed on the Oct 9th post. Given all this... we might translate/interpret this verse to mean, "Those whoes power is under the control of God will not only inherit the covenant, but will use the covenant to bless others."
Do we ingore Jesus' teaching to allow God to make our strength gentle so that he can give us the land... (of course it follows, that we are to then bless others with the land)?
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