In these centuries when God,...was forging a Christian church so that it might fulfill the longing of a hungry world, He was at the same time perfecting His first religion, Judaism, so that it might stand as the permanent norm against which to judge all others. Whenever, in the future some new religion strayed too far from the basic precepts of Judaism, God could be assured that it was in error; so in the Galilee, His ancient cauldron of faith, he spent as much time upon the old Jews as He did upon the new Christians.
In the centuries leading to the establishment of Christianity, God was working to create a Christian church that would meet the spiritual needs of a searching world. Simultaneously, He was refining Judaism to serve as the enduring standard for assessing other faiths. This process ensured that any new religion deviating significantly from the core tenets of Judaism would be recognized as misguided. In Galilee, a significant center of faith, God devoted equal attention to both the Jewish tradition and the emerging Christian beliefs.
This dual focus highlights the importance of Judaism as a foundational religion while also acknowledging the birth of Christianity. By perfecting Judaism, God provided a benchmark for future beliefs, emphasizing its lasting relevance. Both traditions were nurtured in a region steeped in faith, showcasing God's commitment to guiding humanity through diverse paths of spiritual understanding.
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