RE: Israel
Hi DL,
Being "Straight with God" , to me means "Doing my Best" .....not always well but the best "I" can, then knowing in my own heart that it's only "ME" or ,God that "I" have to answer to...ultimately.....
Oakapple
RE: Israel
good question.
Being straight with god could mean being honest and straightforward. Like, "give it to me straight, man!" It could also mean, walking a straight path thanks to the guidance of god. Like, staying on the 'straight and narrow'. It could also mean paying up when you owe, or returning a favor. Like after paying someone back, "Are we straight now?" It could mean understanding god correctly or perfectly, or god understanding you. Like, "The name is Jacob! Get it straight, man!" And it is probably all these things and more. All in all, to me, it's about getting right with god, getting to where your purpose is god's purpose, and your actions god's actions. Getting to where god can work through you, to where you channel god.
RE: Israel
ORIGINAL: Divine Love
The meaning of the word Israel is = 'struggle with God' which helps one to understand the conflict that has continued in this region. Words are so powerful and more potent then most people realise. Words have many meanings in Hebrew and another meaning of Israel is 'being straight with God'. So i thought it would make for an interesting discussion of how people understand these words 'being straight with God'.
What does 'Being straight with God' mean to you?
Divine Love
To me, it means 'being true to one's own self'.
But then I am not a Jew.
I am advaitin, from Sanatana Dharma (usually but incorrectly called 'Hinduism')
Regards.
Prashna