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John 4:19-24

In this episode, the woman represents the unconverted person who is confronted by Jesus' truth. She is informed of changes she must make if she is to follow Christ. If a person truly wants to change once he realizes that all his life he has been sincerely ignorant regarding God and his values, the newly converted individual must seek to make whatever changes are necessary. Jesus shows her God expects this.

John W. Ritenbaugh
The First Commandment

Related Topics: Change Direction | Change in Approach | Change in Attitude | Change in Conduct | Change of Heart | Change of Mind | First Commandment | Heart, Change of | Ignorance of God | Samaritan Woman | The First Commandment | Unconverted | Woman of Samaria

John 4:19-24

Jesus says, "You worship what you do not know." Since the Samaritans used the Pentateuch, they had a measure of truth. They had the basis of the best system of morality ever devised! But even though one may discover bits and pieces of truth, he will still end up worshipping Satan. Unless God calls him (John 6:44), he approaches God with too many preconceived ideas absorbed from the world's system. This is why God demands repentance.

John W. Ritenbaugh
The First Commandment (1997)

Related Topics: Calling | God's Calling | Pentateuch | Repentance | Samaritans | Syncretism | Syncretistic Religion | Truth | Worship

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