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loneranger3117 started following jjulio
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution Deed and truthIn deed- love acts In truth- doing what is, in the long run, best Read more »
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Yesterday
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution PlowTo be able to plow a field the area has to be completely cleared. And when a field is plowed the ground is turn over (under). Read more »
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Nov 4
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution Didn’tHe didn’t even recognize Christ at first, but when someone else said it was Jesus He dove right in. Sometimes we can’t see God’s work in something. We need other’s opinions. Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution ScourgingThe scourging alone often killed a prisoner. They were beaten till their internal organs hung out. Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution What is Truth?Good question. What is truth? God’s word is (John 17:17). What is God’s word? Jesus (John 1:1). Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution PilateHe says “Go judge Him.” Pilate doesn’t seem to care that no official charge has been brought. Read more »
Nov 1
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution Kindness and GoodnessKindness and Goodness are personal. Also realize that the only source of lasting kindness and goodness is God. Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution GoodnessGoodness is “a doing the right thing”. Much more action focused than kindness. When used in relation to relationships (no pun intended) it means a having a generous spirit. Practically, goodness is good. It has God’s character. And it express it!! Jesus expressed it when He drove the money changers out of the temple (John 2:13-17). He was zealous for God. Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution KindnessKindness, as used, is more about the inside disposition than outward actions. The actions naturally follow the disposition. The actions are noticing and caring. It notices the pain around it. And it cares enough to do something about it. Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution MisconceptionsThere are many misconceptions of kindness and goodness. They are usually portrayed as soft or weak. Something for grandmas and children. We regulate them to Sundays and holidays. But true kindness and goodness are emanation (natural overflowing) of a spirit of good will. Desiring the best for others. Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution It takesIt takes a great man to physically give his life for a friend. But it takes a stronger man to die daily by forgiving for a friend. Read more »
Oct 31
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution It was becauseIt was because He knew He would rule that He washed their feet. Quite different than today where the leaders often take advantage of every possible out from service. And it isn’t just the leaders. I would risk saying that most of us do it. Knowing our power should make more ready to serve because we know how much we can impact those around us. Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution KnowingKnowing the truth is more than just memorizing a couple verses. Knowing is having a intimate relationship with the Truth (John 14:6). Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution Good peopleSimply making people “good” or “moral” people isn’t God’s big goal. He sent Christ to bring salvation. Read more »
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loneranger3117 added a text contribution I have a feelingI have a feeling that this is one of the biggest hindrances to Christianity today (it is also called “political correctness”). In light of eternity mans approval doesn’t really matter. We know this with a head knowledge but we need to get it through to our hearts (actually believe it) by practice. Read more »