Jesus showed waytolive

Sir, - I refer to recent correspondence in response to David Robertson’s letter.

Rev Dr John Cameron (July 14) says that much in the Old Testament did not reflect God’s will.

Certainly some of the rites and ceremonies that pointed forward to the coming redeemer were no longer required once Christ came.

The shadows gave way to the substance. Jesus had a high view of scripture, quoting from it regularly in his teaching.

However, with regard to fundamental principles of marriage, Jesus referred back to creation as recorded in Genesis when he said: “At the beginning he made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife.”

That should answer any question as to what God means by marriage.

Mr Matheson (July 15) says Jesus’s ideas were those of his time.

His teaching actually offended the religious class of his day as he taught with authority from the Old Testament and what he said ran counter to their traditions.

He set a higher standard than the letter of the law, showing that God sees beyond our actions and knows the motives of our hearts.

Why did they condemn him to be crucified if his ideas were those of his time?

He believed in demons and drove them out of the tormented man called Legion who thereafter was clothed and in his right mind. I am sure the Devil will be well satisfied if we do not believe in the existence of demons, allowing them to operate unchallenged.

It is known that demons can obtain influence over individuals in a number of ways including through the occult and pornography.

Thankfully, deliverance is still possible in the name of Jesus Christ.

For the Christian, the Bible is our guide in all areas of life. Paul Read. Clevitch, Wester Lumbennie, Newburgh.