Synonyms: renounce, relinquish, dispense with, forswear, disclaim, disown, disavow, discard, wash one's hands of, give up, stop, cease, drop, forgo, desist from, have done with, abjure, abstain from, discontinue, break off, refrain from, set/lay aside, desert, leave, leave high and dry, turn one's back on, cast aside, break (up) with, vacate, quit, evacuate, withdraw from, surrender, cede, yield, indulge in, give way to, give oneself up to, yield to, lose oneself to/in, uninhibitedness, recklessness, lack of restraint, lack of inhibition, unruliness, wildness, impulsiveness, impetuosity, immoderation, wantonness
Antonyms: keep, claim, continue, stick by, self-control, power through, achieve, defend, bear, hope, acquire, quick visit, adopt, continue along, adhere, remain, pursue, support, take up, keep up, reuse, advocate, stay, persevere, cherish, keep going, carry on
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601. Closing
2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Understanding Series
James M. Scott
... schismatic tendency. In the context of 2 Corinthians Paul’s exhortation to greet one another with a holy kiss reinforces and underscores his prior admonitions to be of one mind and to live in peace (13:11). Like the rejoicing that Paul advocates in verse 11, this kiss may have been encouraged to demonstrate and strengthen the concord already achieved. Perhaps, too, the apostle hoped that the kiss would play a role in actually effecting the restoration still needed in the congregation. Second, Paul conveys ...
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Gary M. Burge
... . 4:23–24) and by mandating equal-opportunity punishment among various social and economic classes. Christians know about retaliation from the words of Jesus (Matt. 5:38–39). Jesus did not repeal the penalties of the law in their judicial contexts; rather, he spoke against personal application of retaliation and advocated a higher ideal: waging peace in the face of adversity.
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Gary M. Burge
... of aggression drawn from beasts, swords, arrows, and warfare. But, at a point where lament is elsewhere known to re-embrace God, rediscover hope, and extol God’s goodness (Lam. 3:21–39), Job cries out, as though in court, for his blood to be avenged and for an advocate to vindicate him (16:18–21). Job is in no frame of mind to make nice. His urgency is rooted in his assessment that he has little life yet to live, and once dead he will never again have an opportunity to face God (16:22–17:16). In ...
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Gary M. Burge
... types of Old Testament literature, most notably in Proverbs 30:18–31, as well as in Ugaritic and Akkadian texts. This form places climactic emphasis on the final element, which is here quite similar to 6:14b. Far from advocating a mechanical link between deed and consequence, Proverbs affirms that Yahweh ultimately upholds justice in his world. The word “detestable” (KJV “abomination”; Hebrew toebah; see commentary on 3:1–35) occurs frequently in Proverbs, compared to, for example, Deuteronomy ...
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Gary M. Burge
... : rather than drinking it himself and forgetting his duties, he should give it to the dying and suffering, briefly helping them to forget their miserable circumstances (31:5–7). Finally, and more importantly, she calls on him to be a vocal advocate for the rights of the voiceless and vanquished, judging rightly on their behalf (31:8–9). Rather than focusing on royal prerogatives, pomp, and power, Lemuel’s mother emphasizes his responsibilities toward the weakest of his subjects. (Compare the Solomonic ...
606. Not One is Upright
Jeremiah 5:1-31, Jeremiah 6:1-30
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Gary M. Burge
... north has been said to be the Scythians, but that is hardly likely since their invasion is historically questionable. Since in mythology the mountain of the north was not only the home for the gods but also the source of evil, some have advocated that Jeremiah used this myth to generate fear and foreboding. Most likely, even though the enemy remains unnamed and may initially not have been known to Jeremiah, the “northerner” was the Babylonian army. Jeremiah is to assay the worth of metals (6:27). Lead ...
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Gary M. Burge
... the Hebrew word meaning “the accuser, or adversary.” It describes a fundamental characteristic of this fallen angel who not only hates God but does all in his power to keep humanity from fellowship with God. He may represent himself as humankind’s friend and advocate, but his real character as opponent and accuser is here clearly seen. Job 1 and 2 record his cynical attempts to discredit Job before God and to cause Job to turn from God. The New Testament warns against his efforts to frustrate God’s ...
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Gary M. Burge
... one or two witnesses along in line with the Old Testament command to protect the accused from false testimony (18:16; not to aid the accuser; cf. Deut. 19:15); and (3) if neither action results in restoration, bringing in the church as a whole to advocate for restoration (18:17). As a last resort, the church is to treat the erring member as an outsider (with tax collectors and pagans connoting outsiders in Matthew’s social context; cf. 5:46–47). Though it is not explicit, the reader is right to presume ...
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Gary M. Burge
... religion. Moreover, the image of the emperor on the coin was thought to be a violation of the second commandment. The questioners were probably hoping either that Jesus would disavow paying taxes and incur trouble with Pilate or that he would advocate complete submission to the Roman government and alienate Jewish patriots. By calling for a denarius (20:24), Jesus shows that even pious Jews possessed coins with Caesar’s image, clearly showing their submission to his jurisdiction. The first part of Jesus ...
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Gary M. Burge
... animosity, but John the Baptist responds with a series of testimonies: the providence of God determines the success of ministry (3:27), and as he made clear at the outset (1:29), Jesus is the Christ and bridegroom (3:28–29); John is merely his advocate. These concrete expressions (echoing the Synoptic Gospels) now expand into abstract statements in 3:31–36. The superiority of Jesus is grounded in his superior heritage: he is from above (3:31). The Son has come from the Father, but the Baptist belongs to ...
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Gary M. Burge
... of truth (14:17), who anoints the disciples and particularly the beloved disciple for his work. (4) Finally, the anxiety of those left behind is relieved. So Jesus speaks of comfort, terming the Spirit “the Comforter” or “Paraclete” (Greek paraklētos; NIV “Advocate”; 14:16, 26; 15:26).It is evident then that Jesus recognizes the importance of this evening and is making his formal farewell. He addresses his disciples’ worries in light of his imminent death and departure. But above all he holds ...
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Gary M. Burge
... terms: he was on trial before a world that was weighing the evidence (signs). Now this lifelong trial is promised for the disciples. This judicial-literary metaphor explains the origin of the Spirit’s new title. A paraclete is a legal assistant or advocate who aids and counsels. He substantiates our witness (another legal term) as we too are placed on trial before the world. Jesus is quite specific about the extent of these hostilities (16:1–4a) in order to equip his followers for the near future ...
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Gary M. Burge
... his death (cf. 19:30, 34; 20:22). The relation between the Spirit and the world has been gradually developing. In 14:15–16 we learned that the world cannot know the Spirit. In 15:26–27 we saw the Paraclete serving as a defense advocate before the world’s hostilities. Now in 16:8–11 the Paraclete passes to the attack. This too is a judicial description, for in Jewish courts accusers could themselves be accused and convicted. In verse 8 the term “convict” (Greek elenchō; NIV “prove”) is legal ...
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Gary M. Burge
... 8) to those of the church (17:9–26), just like Moses. In this latter role Jesus becomes a priest interceding for his people (see Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25). Note how in 1 John 2:1 another Johannine teaching even depicts Christ as our Paraclete (or advocate) in heaven. The first words of the prayer in Greek bear a significant Johannine phrase: “the hour [NIV “time”] has come.” This hour has been anticipated from the outset (2:4; 7:30; 8:20) and is described as the time of Jesus’s glorification (12:23 ...
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Gary M. Burge
... , Lystra). The significance of this fact is made clear when Paul and Silas later refuse to just walk out of the prison because they have been treated unfairly in light of their status as “Roman citizens” (16:37). Although they are accused of “advocating customs unlawful for . . . Romans to accept or practice” (16:21), they have proven to be law-abiding Roman citizens and are finally escorted from their unjust treatment (16:39). This account again points to the Jews as the ones who disturb the peace ...
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Gary M. Burge
... the Roman Empire, it is true that Jesus is indeed “the king,” as Jesus himself admitted (Luke 23:3). This charge of subverting the claims of the Roman imperial system moves beyond the early accusations of the Jews at Philippi that these apostles advocate “customs unlawful for . . . Romans to accept or practice” (16:21). The Jews realize that while they have not been able to deter the growth of the early Christian movement, they can use the power and fears of the Roman provincial officials to oppose ...
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Gary M. Burge
... Paul’s imprisonment in Caesarea:The trial before Felix (24:1–27) provides one of the most detailed accounts of the formal interaction between the plaintiff, the defendant, and the judge in Acts. The charges against Paul are presented by Tertullus, a legal advocate who represents Ananias and other elders of the council (24:2–9). Tertullus begins by praising Felix for his accomplishments and his care for the Jewish people. While such flattery is not unexpected in a speech of this nature, to credit Felix ...
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Gary M. Burge
... . In verses 33–34 Paul explains the conviction that nobody can be against us. He describes the future trial in God’s court of law, in which a potential enemy might bring charges against believers. God and Christ appear as the believer’s advocates whose actions render the accusations null and void. Because God is the judge who pronounces believers in Jesus Christ to be righteous, having canceled their guilt and the death sentence of the law, there is nobody left who could effectively accuse God’s ...
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Gary M. Burge
... of eternal damnation. (Literally it referred to the dedication of an object, usually in pagan temples, for the purpose of its destruction.) Paul is not venting anger from the perspective of a wounded ego; he merely states the fact that those who are found to be advocating a false view of the work of Christ are not just mistaken; they are lost. Quite simply, nothing and/or no one had the authority to override the truth of the gospel (including Paul himself or even angels; 1:8). Paul’s concern is to place ...
620. The Resurrection
Revelation 20:11-15
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Gary M. Burge
Regardless of the millennial scheme, all advocate the reality of final judgment and the resurrection of the dead (20:11–12; cf. Isa. 26:19–21; Dan. 12:2; John 5:28–29). The “great white throne” in Rev. 20:11 borrows its imagery from the throne occupied by the Ancient of Days in Daniel 7:9. ...
Sermon
Robert Leslie Holmes
... Renaissance politician-humanist Niccolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, whom some call the father of situational ethics, kicks into our thinking. A self-focused humanist, Machiavelli encouraged lying, cheating, and even murdering to get ahead where necessary. He advocated trampling over others with no regard for them or truth. Machiavelli recognized cunning deceit and cruelty as character strengths and sometimes-necessary stepping-stones to personal advancement. That is why his name has gone down in infamy ...
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Robert Leslie Holmes
... sins. He knows that the psalmist says: "If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened" (Psalm 66:18). Priesthood secondly demands upward communication. The office of priest is God's gracious provision for a people who need someone who can advocate for the people when he comes into God's presence and then take God's word to the people. The role of the priest is to speak for God. Scripture says of the priest: "Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... his betrayal and crucifixion. The events that are coming will be traumatic for his disciples, but he wants them to know they will not be alone. “If you love me,” he says to them, “keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever--the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” Then he makes a powerful promise to his followers ...
Sermon
Charley Reeb
... to reach the police. CASA’s primary service area is the southern half of Pinellas County in Florida. CASA can be reached by calling the 24-hour help line, 727-895-4912. The automated voice message will instruct you to dial “1” to access an advocate any time, day or night. Help the Victims. Like the Samaritan who helped the victim along the road, many of us can help victims of abuse by knowing the signs, being a listening ear, offering help and shelter, getting involved in domestic violence services in ...
Understanding Series
Robert H. Mounce
... ” (1 Sam. 2:30). Verse 33 adds the obvious corollary—whoever disowns Jesus will be rejected by him in the final reckoning. At the final judgment Jesus will speak for or against a person on the basis of whether that person has been a fearless advocate or a silent witness. One’s involvement in spreading the message of the kingdom has eternal consequences. 10:34–39 The prevailing Jewish opinion was that when Messiah came he would usher in a time of universal peace. Not so, says Jesus. I have come ...
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