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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Acquiring Peace and Zeal for Perfection
The Eleventh Chapter Acquiring Peace and Zeal for Perfection WE SHOULD enjoy much peace if we did not concern ourselves with what others say and do, for these are no concern of ours. How can a man who meddles in … Continue reading
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Avoiding Idle Talk
The Tenth Chapter Avoiding Idle Talk SHUN the gossip of men as much as possible, for discussion of worldly affairs, even though sincere, is a great distraction inasmuch as we are quickly ensnared and captivated by vanity. Many a time … Continue reading
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Matthew 27
27 (New International Version, ©2011) Matthew 27 Judas Hangs Himself 1 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. 2So they bound him, led him away and … Continue reading
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resurrection of Jesus
Matthew 27:53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people. Matthew 27:52-54 (in Context) Matthew 27 (Whole Chapter) Luke 20:27 [ The Resurrection and Marriage ] Some of … Continue reading
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Commentary on Psalm by Nancy Koester On Easter Sunday, the church proclaims, “O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 118:1). Jesus Christ is risen. And in … Continue reading
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Obedience and Subjection
The Ninth Chapter Obedience and Subjection IT IS a very great thing to obey, to live under a superior and not to be one’s own master, for it is much safer to be subject than it is to command. Many … Continue reading
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Shunning Over-Familiarity
The Eighth Chapter Shunning Over-Familiarity DO NOT open your heart to every man, but discuss your affairs with one who is wise and who fears God. Do not keep company with young people and strangers. Do not fawn upon the … Continue reading
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Avoiding False Hope and Pride
The Seventh Chapter Avoiding False Hope and Pride VAIN is the man who puts his trust in men, in created things. Do not be ashamed to serve others for the love of Jesus Christ and to seem poor in this … Continue reading
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Unbridled Affections
The Sixth Chapter Unbridled Affections WHEN a man desires a thing too much, he at once becomes ill at ease. A proud and avaricious man never rests, whereas he who is poor and humble of heart lives in a world … Continue reading
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Reading the Holy Scripture
The Fifth Chapter Reading the Holy Scripture TRUTH, not eloquence, is to be sought in reading the Holy Scriptures; and every part must be read in the spirit in which it was written. For in the Scriptures we ought to … Continue reading
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