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To each one of us grace was given
Every single person has been specially gifted by God to represent Him to the people around them.
Created 18 days ago
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Is God Bloodthirsty?
This question assumes that spilling blood is always evil. It assumes that God couldn't have a redeeming, miraculous, loving intent in cutting off a life or even an entire culture. The question presumes…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Reliance on Self vs. Reliance on God
This seems to be one of the fundamental choices in life... who will I trust? Who will I follow? In passages like this, it can be tough to remember God's mercy and goodness. I can just sound SO harsh...…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Another Foolish Order
Why would he say this? Saul is clearly flying by the seat of his pants here. Although he's acting like he's zealous for the Lord, I think there's a lot more selfish ambition involved. He has himself fooled…
Created over 4 years ago
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Troubling Leadership
When my leadership becomes selfishly motivated, I cause more problems than I solve. The Lord was wanting to deliver the people (see v. 23). But Saul's selfish, vengeful motive was actually slowing down…
Created over 4 years ago
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A Foolish Order
Saul is continuing his slide. Selfish ambition has made its way into his heart and he's beginning to show the signs of becoming the maniacal tyrant who ends up committing suicide years later.
Created over 4 years ago
Todd Millikan
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