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The first duty and highest virtue …

“The life God bestows is imparted not once for all, but each moment continuously, by the unceasing operation of His mighty power. Humility, the place of entire dependence on God, is, from the very nature of things, the first duty … Continue reading

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Nothing more blessed …

“And the Christian life has suffered loss, where believers have not been distinctly guided to see that, even in our relation as creatures, nothing is more natural and beautiful and blessed than to be nothing, that God may be all; … Continue reading

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How arbitrary the movement of the cloud must have seemed ….

ar·bi·trar·y 1.subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one’s discretion: an arbitrary decision. 2.decided by a judge or arbiter rather than by a law or statute. 3.having unlimited power; uncontrolled or unrestricted by law; despotic; tyrannical: … Continue reading

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“… do the same things …”

Romans 2:1 LEB “Therefore you are without excuse, O man, every one of you who passes judgment. For in that which you pass judgment on someone else, you condemn yourself, for you who are passing judgment are doing the same … Continue reading

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The journey of those who have foolish confidence …

I have been listening off and on to Dick Estell (The Radio Reader) on 95.1 FM for a few weeks now as he has been reading Roger Ebert’s “Life Itself: A Memoir.” I have included an extended excerpt below from … Continue reading

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Revere God, respect people …

Don’t respect people, don’t revere God … Leviticus 25:17 LEB “And you must not oppress one another, but you shall revere your God, because I am Yahweh, your God.” See it at YouVersion.com: http://bible.us/90/lev.25.17.leb Dave Scott Bottle Rocket Theology … … Continue reading

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MacLife (@MacLife) 3/5/13, 8:04 PM Ferrari’s latest supercar comes with passenger iPad minis — you know, for when they get bored of being in a Ferrari. ow.ly/ipKil Dave Scott  Bottle Rocket Theology …  The simple art of following Jesus Son … Continue reading

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This one also. :)

Leviticus 19:34 LEB The alien who is dwelling with you shall be like a native among you, and you shall love him like yourself, because you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am Yahweh your God. See it … Continue reading

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I hope several of you are paying attention to this. :)

Leviticus 19:32 LEB Before old age you shall get up, and you shall show respect for an old person; and you shall revere your God; I am Yahweh. See it at YouVersion.com: http://bible.us/90/lev.19.32.leb Sent from my iPad

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Romans 12:17 & Romans 13:8 – both “sides of the coin” in one OT verse …

Leviticus 19:18 LEB “You shall not seek vengeance, and you shall not harbor a grudge against your fellow citizens; and you shall love your neighbor like yourself; I am Yahweh.” See it at YouVersion.com: http://bible.us/90/lev.19.18.leb Sent from my iPad

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