gmjackson
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I feel it is difficult to witness when we are being persecuted because our first reaction is to defend ourselves. Many times anger can come across when we are trying to defend or
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I have been blessed to find a church that exhibits most, if not all of the mentioned qualities, harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, humble, grudge-free, full of blessing. I have belonged to my church for 1 year now and from the very first time I walked into that church, I felt
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If either person is mistreating the other, then they are not abiding by God
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Relating to your wife with knowledge and wisdom means to understand their (wives) needs. It means to be aware of their vulnerabilities and understand how to relate to them. For both husbands and wives, I believe pride and ego get in the way at times and that only leads to disharmony and stress in the relationship. It will pull you from God
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I believe a person
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Why should women try to look their best? To set an example of cleanliness and tidiness. Our
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It is troubling when the dictionary uses terms like
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If Jesus died to set us free from sin
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Every inch of his being took on my sins. He knows me, understands me, and accepts me. To look back on some of the stupid things I did when I was younger occasionally can bring to mind thoughts of shame or sadness. But knowing that Jesus has such enormous love for me and sacrificed himself for me, brings such peace and tranquility.
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Why is Jesus sinlessness important to understanding your salvation? Because there is no way a
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According to the above scripture, Jesus suffered for me to set an example of how I am to live my life. I am to follow in Jesus
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Actions speak louder than words. We are to be a reflection of the goodness of Christ. If we blend in or hide, we will never glorify God and show non-believers how amazing God is.
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Peter tells us to
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My attitude should be that I always strive to be like Jesus. To always treat people with love and respect as Jesus did. To honor God in everything that I do.
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A priest is one that serves God, accepting without doubting God
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Live your life according to God's Word, committing daily to reflect God's goodness through your own words and actions. Acknowledge God in everything that you accomplish, because it is only through His grace that we are successful.
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There were many times when I felt I was of little value, but God was able to bring me out of those feelings. Verses 18-19 state that I am of value so much that I was redeemed not by
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I believe people take offense to being judged by others because it is seen as attacking their self-worth.
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Holiness is pure and obedient to the Word of God. Although we fall short, it is our constant attempts to remain pure and righteous in His eyes. I believe that my devotion to God (be definition) makes me holy now. I have to remember to constantly come to God and ask forgiveness for my shortcomings; I have to make time to be still and listen for his guidance.
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The basis of Christian joy is
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I had a difficult situation that began about 2 yrs ago. In the beginning, I was doing it my way, and of course that wasn
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Q4. Baptism as a Pledge
in #7. Suffering with a Clear Conscience (3:8-22)
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I pledged my faith and was baptized (immersion) when I was ten years old. I had been taught the Word since I was 2 yrs old. I spent much of my early adult life