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Tag Archives: privilege
Humility; January 10, 2021
Jude 1:1-2 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Every … Continue reading
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Tagged blessing, conceit, false teachers, forgiveness, God's grace, humility, Jude, privilege, repentance
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Entitlement; October 18, 2020
Luke 4:28 All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. This whole story is one I have loved for a long time, particularly where Jesus reads Isaiah 61:1-2 and says He is its fulfillment, but it … Continue reading
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Tagged entitlement, God's grace, God's mercy, God's promises, gratitude, pride, privilege, the devil's lies, the penalty for sin
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Pride; August 16, 2020
Luke 14:11 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” This doesn’t specify whether Peter was present at this particular time, but he certainly got the message, because he wrote, “All of … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, conceit, confidence, entitlement, false humility, God's grace, hubris, humility, pride, privilege, self-deception, spiritual gifts, status
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Favoritism; September 5, 2018
Romans 2:6, 11 God “will give to each person according to what he has done”. For God does not show favoritism. 20 centuries after this was written, I think most Gentiles have trouble grasping the emotional context of what is … Continue reading
January 8, 2013
Proverbs 14:2 He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him. One of the things you can get from this verse is a secular proverb: “Actions speak louder than words.” The Bible has … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelism, fearing God, harvest, hypocrisy, loving God, privilege, repentance and faith
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February 12, 2012
Daniel 9:18 “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.” This is the essential, foundational attitude of prayer for all people at all times. When we forget this, we end up … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude of prayer, intimacy with God, prayer, privilege, sonship, throne of grace
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December 16, 2011
Luke 2:39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Mary and Joseph knew that they were specially chosen by God and that Mary’s … Continue reading
