Re: Jesus Curses the Fig Tree (Mark 11:12-14) -
09-12-2009, 01:26 AM
The only valid explanation is the literal one. When you start talking about metaphor and parables, you are making it a subjective interpretation of the Bible. A metaphor can be construed many different ways and two people can come to opposite conclusions. This destroys the infallibility of the Bible. However, when the Bible is read strictly literally, it is perfectly non-self-contradictory.
Jesus cursed the fig tree because it had no fruits. Even though he knew the figs were out of season, he took his anger out on the tree.
There's nothing about Jews in there at all.
Matthew 5:43-44
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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