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Tag Archives: pride
Knowledge; February 12, 2020
1 Corinthians 8:1-3 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. But … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddhism, focus, gratitude, idolatry, intellect, knowing, knowledge, love, pride, principles
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Conceit; February 5, 2020
Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! I have always loved this doxology, both the parts set to music and the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, conceit, faithfulness, God's gifts, gratitude, humility, perspective, pride, self-centeredness, stewardship
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God’s Grace; February 4, 2020
Romans 9:20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’” Paul writes about the illogicality of this, but people do … Continue reading
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Tagged diligence, dissatisfaction, expectations, faithfulness, God's grace, humility, illogic, innate characteristics, logic, pride, trusting God
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Unity; January 26, 2020
John 17:20-21 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in … Continue reading
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Tagged denominations, differences, divisions, faith, labels, pride, salvation, the Church, the Trinity, unity
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God’s Opinion; January 18, 2020
John 12:42-43 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise … Continue reading
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Tagged fear of man, fear of the lord, God's grace, motivation, political correctness, praise, pride, priorities, repentance, stewardship, stupidity
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God’s Standard; December 16, 2019
Matthew 5:46 “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?” The whole Sermon on the Mount lays out a standard that seems impossibly high to us, simply because … Continue reading
Jonah; December 10, 2019
Jonah 4:3-4 “Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.” But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?” Jonah is famous for the miraculous circumstance of his … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, Balaam's donkey, being used by God, don francisco, flaws, God's calling, human weakness, Jonah, pride, type A personality, values
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