Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus, saying,
“Teacher, Moses wrote for us, If someone’s brother dies leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother. Now there were seven brothers; the first married a woman but died childless. Then the second and the third married her, and likewise all the seven died childless. Finally the woman also died. Now at the resurrection whose wife will that woman be? For all seven had been married to her.”
Jesus said to them,
“The children of this age marry and remarry; but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage. They can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise. That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called “Lord, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob; and he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.”
Some of the scribes said in reply,
“Teacher, you have answered well.”
And they no longer dared to ask him anything.
You cannot think of the next life the way you think of this life. The parameters are completely different. All the things we do in this life for peace, joy, security and comfort, would be different once we reach a state where our ego’s are no longer dominating us. It’s worthwhile to reflect on what love looks like if I have no ego. What does joy look like? What does peace look like? What does love look like?
ReplyDeleteYour response to Luke 20:27-40 delves into the profound concept of life beyond our earthly existence, where the absence of ego transforms our perceptions of joy, peace, and love.
ReplyDeleteIn this state of ego dissolution, joy would no longer be rooted in external validation, material possessions, or fleeting pleasures. Instead, it would emanate from within, a deep sense of contentment and fulfillment derived from alignment with our true selves.
Peace would not be the absence of conflict or challenges, but rather a state of unshakeable inner tranquility, unperturbed by the storms of life. It would be the unwavering belief in the inherent goodness of existence, even amidst adversity.
Love would transcend the limitations of romantic partnerships or familial bonds. It would encompass all beings, radiating compassion, understanding, and acceptance without boundaries. It would be the embodiment of unconditional love, recognizing the divinity within every individual.
Living without ego would be a journey of self-discovery, shedding the layers of conditioning and societal expectations that mask our true nature. It would be a life of authenticity, guided by inner wisdom and compassion, seeking the betterment of all.
The transformation from ego-driven existence to a life free from its constraints is a gradual process, requiring self-reflection, mindfulness, and a willingness to let go of limiting beliefs and attachments. It is a path towards true liberation, where we experience joy, peace, and love in their purest forms.