Tag: selfishness
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Basic Rules for Just and Prosperous Societies- Exodus 20:13-17
Verses 13-17, the last five commandments in the decalogue, carry the same spirit as the first five. Why does God instruct a society not to permit murder within its borders? A society where people are permitted to kill one another without just cause cannot survive or prosper. Instead, for any society to live long and…
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Sodomy and Injustice
Abraham has spoken with the preincarnate Christ about justice and righteousness. God has chosen Abraham for the purpose of righteousness and justice upon the earth. Thus, all of Abraham’s descendants, particularly those in Christ, have a responsibility to see righteousness and justice fulfilled on the earth. Now, we see the destruction of Sodom. Christ has…
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Daily Devotional: Ephesians 4:25-32
Therefore, since we put on a new self in Christ and reject our natural entitled and self-absorbed ways, we lay aside falsehood and speak the truth to one another. The practice of falsehood is a selfish practice. We lie because we don’t want to be found out. We pretend to be righteous because we want…
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When the Holy Spirit Departs
Moses has so far told the story of creation, the woman, and God promise to her. Her seed shall bruise the head of the serpent and his seed. When Cain killed Abel, Cain was exiled and Seth was born. Noah was born a descendant of Seth, the one who would bring rest from toilsome labor…
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Those who (try to) stand against us
What are some things worth fighting for on this earth? We fight for family. If you pick on my wife, I’m probably going to punch you in the jaw. That may be sinful, I’m just trying to be honest. We fight for our friends, and we fight for ourselves. If you step to me, I’m…
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The Lies of the World
Have you have ever had someone lie to you and found out about that lie? When I was in high school, I dated this girl and in my mind I loved her. When I moved to college, this girl began cheating on me, or maybe it even started before I moved. I just did not…
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Selfish Christians?
Selfishness, needless to say, has become an integral part of our culture. It is the American way, but it is not a good thing and I want to ask the question: why is our constant battle against selfishness so important? Now the people began complaining openly before the Lord about hardship. When the Lord heard,…
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Living Christ-Centered
Please open your copy of God’s word and turn to Luke chapter 7, verses 36-50. Allow me to ask two simple questions. The first: when we attend a church service with our brothers and sisters in Christ, do we expect God to touch our lives? The second: when we are living out our lives on…