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Lorenzo · « **Reply #500 on:** February 22, 2011, 11:07:44 PM »

16 But to the wicked God says:
â€œWhat right have you to recite my statutes
or take my covenant on your lips?
17 For you hate discipline,
and you cast my words behind you.

18 If you see a thief, you are pleased with him,
and you keep company with adulterers.

19 â€œYou give your mouth free rein for evil,
and your tongue frames deceit.
20 You sit and speak against your brother;
you slander your own mother's son.

21 These things you have done, and I have been silent;
you thought that I was one like yourself.
But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you.

22 â€œMark this, then, you who forget God,
lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver!

-Psalm 50: 16-22

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #501 on:** February 22, 2011, 11:13:30 PM »

Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

-Isaiah 5:20

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #502 on:** February 22, 2011, 11:14:25 PM »

"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!"

-Matthew 6: 22-23

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #503 on:** February 22, 2011, 11:15:52 PM »

You have wearied the LORD with your words. "How have we wearied him?" you ask. By saying, "All who do evil are good in the eyes of the LORD, and he is pleased with them" or "Where is the God of justice?"

-Malachi 2:17

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #504 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:20:45 PM »

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened."
Take Courage!

1 Peter 3:14

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #505 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:22:41 PM »

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."

Proverbs 18:10

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #506 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:24:51 PM »

"Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe,
all things are possible to him that believeth."

Mark 9:23

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #507 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:33:44 PM »

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Ephesians 6:10

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #508 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:13:18 AM »

Ecclesiastes 4: 8,

8 There was a man all alone;
he had neither son nor brother.
There was no end to his toil,
yet his eyes were not content with his wealth.
â€œFor whom am I toiling,â€ he asked,
â€œand why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?â€
This too is meaninglessâ€”
a miserable business!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #509 on:** March 03, 2011, 12:01:44 PM »

Ecclesiastes 2 : 12-16

12 Then I turned my thoughts to consider wisdom,
   and also madness and folly.
What more can the kingâ€™s successor do
   than what has already been done?
13 I saw that wisdom is better than folly,
   just as light is better than darkness.
14 The wise have eyes in their heads,
   while the fool walks in the darkness;
but I came to realize
   that the same fate overtakes them both.

15 Then I said to myself,

   â€œThe fate of the fool will overtake me also.
   What then do I gain by being wise?â€
I said to myself,
   â€œThis too is meaningless.â€
16 For the wise, like the fool, will not be long remembered;
   the days have already come when both have been forgotten.
Like the fool, the wise too must die!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #510 on:** March 06, 2011, 04:42:58 PM »

â€œThe Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works.â€

Psalm 145:8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #511 on:** March 06, 2011, 04:44:22 PM »

â€œHe heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds â€¦ Great is our Lord, and mighty in power â€¦â€

Psalm 147:3

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #512 on:** March 06, 2011, 04:45:19 PM »

â€œJesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.â€

-Hebrews 13:8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #513 on:** March 06, 2011, 04:46:28 PM »

an account of Jesus' Power:

â€œâ€¦ who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases, as well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all.â€

-Luke 6:17

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #514 on:** March 06, 2011, 04:49:35 PM »

"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:
For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.â€

-1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #515 on:** March 06, 2011, 06:02:13 PM »

The Law and the Promise

15 Brothers and sisters, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duly established, so it is in this case. 16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. Scripture does not say â€œand to seeds,â€ meaning many people, but â€œand to your seed,â€ meaning one person, who is Christ. 17 What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise. 18 For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the promise; but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise.

19 Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels and entrusted to a mediator. 20 A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one.

21 Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law. 22 But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.

-Galatians 3: 15-22

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #516 on:** March 06, 2011, 06:05:09 PM »

Being Children of God

23 Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. 24 So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. 25 Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.

26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abrahamâ€™s seed, and heirs according to the promise.

-Galatians 3: 23-29

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #517 on:** March 07, 2011, 01:00:27 AM »

If you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even "sinners" do that.

-Luke 6:33

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taga tigbao · « **Reply #518 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:33:37 AM »

1 Cor 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #519 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:13:36 PM »

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, â€œHow beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!â€

â€“ Romans 10:14-15

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God has given us His creation to display His glory, but that is not enough â€“ there needs to be an explanation of that creation. Paul is telling us preaching is the means of grace that helps us toward belief in the redemption of creation. Unless we are willing to tell others about Jesus, we are not giving them the chance to believe. We have good news that needs to be lived AND spoken to those around us. Let God send you today.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #520 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:17:26 PM »

â€œYou have heard that it was said, â€˜Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.â€™ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."

â€“ Matthew 5:43-45

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Jesus was stretching the imagination of the Jewish listeners. To love your enemies is to acknowledge that God loves them too. This is another way of saying that there is hope for anyone. No matter how evil or unrighteous someone may seem, the sun still shines upon them. We are challenged to live in the love of our heavenly Father, who wishes for none to perish and all to come to repentance.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #521 on:** March 09, 2011, 12:18:46 PM »

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:16

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #522 on:** March 09, 2011, 12:19:39 PM »

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #523 on:** March 09, 2011, 12:23:35 PM »

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Proverbs 3: 5-6

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #524 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:43:28 PM »

Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.

Matthew 22:37

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #525 on:** March 12, 2011, 03:31:39 PM »

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

-Mark 12:30

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #526 on:** March 12, 2011, 03:35:50 PM »

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance.

-Romans 5:3

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #527 on:** March 15, 2011, 11:53:40 AM »

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

-Matthew 6:14

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #528 on:** March 15, 2011, 11:17:41 PM »

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

-1 Timothy 6:6

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #529 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:17:37 AM »

I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Psalm 34:1

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #530 on:** March 16, 2011, 11:21:53 AM »

20Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

21Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

22Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

-Psalm 103: 20-22

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #531 on:** March 17, 2011, 04:36:29 AM »

But may all who seek You
rejoice and be glad in You;
may those who long for Your saving help always say,
â€œThe LORD is great!â€

-Psalm 70:4

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #532 on:** March 17, 2011, 04:43:32 AM »

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

-Exodus 20:12

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #533 on:** March 17, 2011, 04:46:12 AM »

Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men Is Possible with GOD."

-Luke 18:27

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #534 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:37:33 PM »

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

- 1 Timothy 3:16

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #535 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:39:42 PM »

And Jesus said unto them: he that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

-John 14:9

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #536 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:41:05 PM »

Jesus said unto them: "Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does His works."

-John 14:10

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #537 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:43:29 PM »

Jesus said unto them: "I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I Am He, ye shall die in your sins. "

-John 8:24

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #538 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:46:19 PM »

But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.

-Luke 5:22-24

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #539 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:48:20 PM »

And the Lord ushered, "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was."

-John 17:5

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #540 on:** March 17, 2011, 10:51:44 PM »

Jesus said to them: â€œ...Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.,â€ they asked, â€œAre you then the Son of God?â€.
Jesus replied, â€œThen said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye that I Am.

-Luke 22:69-71

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #541 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:54:07 PM »

Reminding us of Almighty God's Faithful Providence...

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 32:7-8

Those of steadfast mind you keep in peaceâ€”because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.
Isaiah 26: 3-4

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #542 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:35:22 PM »

Let them curse, but You bless; When they arise, they shall be ashamed, But Your servant shall be glad.

-Psalm 109: 28

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #543 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:36:46 PM »

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

-Romans 12:14

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #544 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:39:36 PM »

Honor Your Father and Mother

"Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you."
-Deuteronomy 5:16

"Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise!
-Ephesians 6:2

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #545 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:41:54 PM »

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
-Ephesians 1:3

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #546 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:47:39 PM »

The Blessings of The LORD

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
-Psalm 112:9

But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.
-Luke 14:13-14

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
-Hebrews 13:2

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #547 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:52:06 PM »

Encourage One Another and Uplift One Another

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.
-Hebrews 3:13

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one anotherâ€”and all the more as you see the Day approaching
-Hebrews 10:23-25

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #548 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:59:23 PM »

God Does Not Tempt Anyone

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
-James 1:12-13

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #549 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:41:17 PM »

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

-Romans 12:14

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #550 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:45:40 PM »

Let them curse, but You bless; When they arise, they shall be ashamed, But Your servant shall be glad.

-Psalm 109: 28

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #551 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:46:22 AM »

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.

-Philippians 4:6-8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #552 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:52:39 AM »

Ecclesiastes 12:12

And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #553 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:58:35 AM »

Ecclesiastes 12:12

And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

This verse is , indeed, very true. The body is frail and prone to sickness when there is too much studying and not enough spiritual contentedness. This verse reminds me, and all of us, that when we commit to studying (for our academic pursuits and or leisure), we should also give thanks to God for giving us the ability to pursue our studies, giving glory and thanks to Him above all things.

God reminds us in the proverbs time and time again that we cannot do anything ourselves, but through Him who strengthens us in our pursuits. In the pursuit of knowledge , we tend to fall into the array of thinking we know alot (i know that i fall into this category at times). It is integral that we ask God's blessings and support. We cannot do it by ourselves, and if we do try to do out ourselves, we suffer spiritually and mentally.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #554 on:** March 28, 2011, 02:29:34 PM »

The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, "The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!"

Lamentations 3:22-24

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #555 on:** March 28, 2011, 02:34:15 PM »

... so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain ...

Hebrews 6:18-19

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #556 on:** March 29, 2011, 01:20:37 AM »

Proverbs 12:25-26:
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

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In the book of Proverbs these scriptures show us how goodness affects others in a positive way. Wickedness always leads to destruction, while righteousness edifies and builds up. Verse 25 gives us instruction on how to help someone who is depressed by giving them an encouraging word. Many people today are "stooped down" with the weight of the world on them. As Christians, we should not be numbered in that lot. We should ask God daily to fill us with His love and joy so that we rise above whatever pressures we feel from our circumstances. We can always give others a lift if we are walking in the spirit, as we will have the Lord's love and strength. Just smiling at people and giving them a kind word can make a difference in someone's life. I recall an incidence when I was checking out in a grocery store line, and I simply thanked the clerk and said, "God bless you and have a good day." Tears came to her eyes and she replied, "Thank you so much, that is the nicest thing that anybody has said to me all day." We may never know how a simple and loving word makes someone glad, just as this scripture says.

Verse 26 tells us that the consistently righteous man will live his life in such a way that he will be a good example to his neighbor, and by his actions he will be able to guide his neighbor. On the other hand, the wicked man through his evil actions of seduction will cause others to go astray. Some neighborhoods will have one family that causes trouble for the rest of the people that live there. Many times they are trouble makers and try to stir up strife between the other neighbors over something they do not like. We must pray for these kind of people and reach out and try to overcome evil with good. We can have a positive influence with Christ's help in our neighborhoods that can change the whole atmosphere of our community.

As Christians, we should not shirk our civil duties. Some Christians seem to think that we should not be a part of the world, so they never become involved in any political or civic activities. If every Christian followed this reasoning it would leave the government and administrative jobs open for only sinners and immoral people to rule in our governments. This is not what the Lord meant when he told us to separate ourselves from the world. Scripture is telling us that we are to separate from our worldly and unclean ways and that we are not to do the sinful things that those in this world practice.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #557 on:** March 29, 2011, 01:28:27 AM »

This verse , a rather beautiful and splendid verse, deals with our roles as witnesses for Christ and in Christ. Given the times we are living in, dear brother and sister, we should always hunger and thirst in knowing God and to ready, expedient in living the faith. I like this verse because it reminds me that tho we (all of us) may have our own imperfections, our own sinful nature, we have hope in the exasperation of our sins--through Christ Jesus. Who lives in us who call Him as LORD and Savior.

God Bless You Always, dear brother and sister.

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John 12:32-36:
32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #558 on:** March 29, 2011, 10:27:55 AM »

"But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation."

-Jeremiah 10:10

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #559 on:** March 30, 2011, 03:27:06 AM »

Have you ever had an argument with someone, some people? I know I have had, and sometimes I've been guilty of keeping that hostility with people I've butted heads with. However, I've realized as I grew up (and aged) that it is important to take everything (what is said about you, what is done to you) with a grain of salt. Holding a grudge and hostility for too long is not good. For the body as well as for the soul within. I've personally realized this.

This particular verse in the HOLY BIBLE tells me the importance of letting everything go, and not keeping it.

God Bless!

â€œBE ANGRY, AND yet DO NOT SIN; do not let the sun go down on your anger.â€
-Ephesians 4:26

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #560 on:** March 30, 2011, 03:41:23 AM »

Let all your things be done with charity.

-1 Corinthians 16:14

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #561 on:** March 30, 2011, 04:40:49 AM »

Brothers and sisters,

Is there ever a time in your life where you doubt yourself? Where you think that your abilities will not come to par with the expectations of others, and with the responsibilities of the day? I'm sure even the greatest of thinkers and philosophers, scientists, poets, doctors, lawyers, to even the skilled carpenters etc doubt sometimes.

We doubt because we are unconfident with ourselves and our strengths due to the gargantuan task before us. Maybe it includes 50 some ledgers that an accountant has to finish in 2 days, perhaps its fixing a broken building wing for a skilled carpenter, treating 5 patients who are waiting for care for a doctor, or even, perhaps, its dealing with financial situations-- money problem, debt, lack of capital, etc.

Any of these can reduce a man , even with strong spirit , to doubt as well as avoidance of said problem. Why even great men of the Church such as St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Thomas, themselves doubted and questioned their own faith. These are apostles, who tho were filled with celestial joy of the Holy Spirit, were weighed down by the human limitations and preponderance to doubt. As doubting and questioning is part of the disposition of being man.

What I learn in reading the Holy Bible and from reading the lives of these three apostles is that there are instances that we will be challenged by the world, where our faith and our faith will be questioned.

Don't let the doubt overcome you, brothers and sisters. The world may overwhelm us at times, sure, it even did for the saints, however we have to find the strength to carry the day. Because in the end, the carpenter builds the house with the help of other master carpenters; the accountant finishes his 50 or some ledgers , with the help of another coworker and blessed with hot black coffee. The doctor , with the help of residents and medical interns will see 20 or more patients in that time frame she was given.

Just as Peter, Paul and Thomas , themselves particulary doubting at first--but trusted the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, to guide them and to work in them, despite their human frailties, were able to accomplish the Will of Jesus Christ: To Spread the Good News.

Brothers and Sisters, don't doubt. Don't let the world overcome you.
Remember that Our Lord Jesus Christ has overcome the World.

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Jesus said unto them: I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

-John 16:33

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #562 on:** March 30, 2011, 10:04:04 PM »

Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

-Matthew 13.8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #563 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:01:17 PM »

First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
-2 Peter 3:3

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #564 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:03:03 PM »

For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead."

-Acts 17:31

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #565 on:** April 03, 2011, 01:27:06 PM »

Help The Poor, Be Merciful Unto The Destitute..

If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs.

-Deuteronomy 15:7-8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #566 on:** April 03, 2011, 01:35:37 PM »

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. ... If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

Matthew 5:44,46-47

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #567 on:** April 05, 2011, 03:40:12 PM »

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #568 on:** April 05, 2011, 03:43:56 PM »

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Brothers and sisters , beloved, tho we are weak in the flesh, tho we are tempted to sin, TRUST in the Lord always. For even in our weak state, in our sinful nature, we are reassured that The Holy Spirit will work in us if we submit to The LORD all our plans, all our works, all our motivations and prayer.

What is impossible to us, dearest beloved, is possible with God. Trust in The LORD. And surely, the righteous and faithful one will bless you and guide you.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #569 on:** April 09, 2011, 01:33:10 PM »

The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Galatians 6:8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #570 on:** April 09, 2011, 01:37:27 PM »

The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Galatians 6:8

This is definitely a verse that hits me to the core, which am sure it is for all of us. There are times that i find myself doing things , thinking of things that are contrary to Christian virtue, and to Christ's teachings of being repentant sinners. There are times in which i find myself falling into the sway of sin. But in such an instance, when being tempted, when feeling weak in the spirit...am reminded that God will never abandon us. Even when in a wretched state of being.

Did he not forgive Mary Magdalene? Even St. Paul?

So yes, we should (all of us) take time to sow and please the Spirit, for it is in the Spirit that we will reap eternal life in Christ Jesus.

Keep on fighting the good fight, brothers and sisters!

God Bless us all. ~

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #571 on:** April 09, 2011, 02:08:10 PM »

The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice;
let the many coastlands be glad!

-Psalm 97:1

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #572 on:** April 09, 2011, 02:10:03 PM »

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

- Psalm 100: 4-5

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #573 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:30:41 AM »

For with the LORD is kindness
and with him is plenteous redemption;
And he will redeem Israel
from all their iniquities.

-Psalm 130: 7-8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #574 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:32:39 AM »

Glory in his holy name;
rejoice, O hearts that seek the LORD!
Look to the LORD in his strength;
seek to serve him constantly.

-Psalm 105: 3-4

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #575 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:34:45 AM »

O LORD, grant salvation!
O LORD, grant prosperity!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD;
we bless you from the house of the LORD.
The LORD is God, and he has given us light.

-Psalm 118:22-24

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #576 on:** April 12, 2011, 10:15:35 AM »

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

-Ephesians 5:20

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #577 on:** April 12, 2011, 10:17:32 AM »

Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

-Ephesians 5:20

LORD, thank you for all your instructions, for humbling me when i needed to be humbled, for inspiring me when needing inspiration, for encouraging me through family, friends and loved ones. For all the sweet, salty and sharp experiences in this life. May you always keep us grounded in your Love and in Your Word.

God Bless all of Us!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #578 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:31:51 AM »

Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.

â€” Psalm 144:4

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Time is so precious -- time with our families, our children, our parents, our friends, as well as our brothers and sisters in Christ. How do you invest your time? Where do you invest it? You know, it's really more valuable than the money we invest. Once it's gone, it can't be reclaimed. So as you begin each day, ask God that you will be able to "know the time," to see it for what it is and to use it for its greatest good. Time passes quickly, and like the shadows of early evening, it's not long before it is absorbed into the gathering darkness of night.

http://www.verseoftheday.com/

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #579 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:33:01 AM »

Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.

â€” Psalm 144:4

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Time is so precious -- time with our families, our children, our parents, our friends, as well as our brothers and sisters in Christ. How do you invest your time? Where do you invest it? You know, it's really more valuable than the money we invest. Once it's gone, it can't be reclaimed. So as you begin each day, ask God that you will be able to "know the time," to see it for what it is and to use it for its greatest good. Time passes quickly, and like the shadows of early evening, it's not long before it is absorbed into the gathering darkness of night.

http://www.verseoftheday.com/

Eternal God, please give me the wisdom to use the time given me today to do what is best, right, good, and profitable. I want to invest my time in what is truly enduring. Please help me use my time to influence and to bless all those with whom I interact so that they are brought closer to you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #580 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:38:37 AM »

Then the LORD said to Moses, â€œSee, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts-
â€“ Exodus 31:1-3

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What is interesting about Bezalel is that he was filled with the Spirit of God to build the tabernacle. When we think of people filled with the Spirit, does a builder come across your mind? How about an accountant? A doctor? A housewife? When we see the ramifications of Bezalel, we see that Godâ€™s anointing is not just for pastors on Sunday services or music, but Godâ€™s empowerment was meant for all areas of life. Find out what you are uniquely empowered by God to do, then do it with all your might.

http://www.thedailybibleverse.org/

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #581 on:** April 16, 2011, 03:04:47 AM »

Today, I was blessed by God's Good Graces. I presented before the teaching staff at Northwestern University here in Chicago, the presentation was on Integumentary System. I was offered a position as clinical instructor for their Medical Terminology Class and their Basic EKG Class effective, which will start on May 2011. This is a part-time position.

I did not even expect to be offered an instructorship position, but was offered. Tinuod diay no, nga ang Grasya Sa Ginoo, it comes when it comes according to GOD's WILL.

So I shout in acclamation and give thanks to Him. The author of all good things.

All Glory, Honor and Praise be to Almighty God! The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

PSALM 100

   Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!

   Serve the LORD with gladness;

Come before His presence with singing.


   Know that the LORD, He is God;

It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;


We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.


   Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise.


Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.


   For the LORD is good;

His mercy is everlasting,


And His truth endures to all generations.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #582 on:** April 16, 2011, 03:06:39 AM »

"For the Lord is GOOD
His Mercy is EVERLASTING
And His TRUTH endures to all generations...."

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #583 on:** April 16, 2011, 03:12:38 AM »

That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Your wondrous works ...
Psalm 26:7

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #584 on:** April 16, 2011, 03:14:32 AM »

Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great And to give strength to all. â€œNow therefore, our God, We thank You And praise Your glorious name ..â€

1 Chronicles 29:12-13

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #585 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:23:22 PM »

Jesus Christ was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
Romans 4:25

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #586 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:29:16 PM »

At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was restored. Then I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever. His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: "What have you done?"

Daniel 4:34-35

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #587 on:** April 26, 2011, 01:43:47 PM »

I can be arrogant. I admit this. In my question for education and knowledge, pride grew. This is not good. As too much pride and assertion of one's abilities can strain one's relationship with the LORD. Knowledge/Wisdom that is acquired is not because of our own abilities, but by God's Grace.

I was reminded one time by a very direct old woman who gave me a verse that touched my heart. She is an old Filipina nurse who reminded me to be grounded.

I thank her for it.

The verse that she shared with me is from 1 Corinthians Chapter 8 verse 1-2.

"Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up."

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #588 on:** April 26, 2011, 01:46:35 PM »

I should not rely solely on my abilities. Instead, rely on the LORD.

But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

2 Corinthians 1:9-11

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #589 on:** April 27, 2011, 10:29:08 PM »

Today is the day that we have been given by the LORD. So, with all our hearts, minds, and body, let us rejoice. Think not about your weaknesses, failures, because the LORD looks past these failings if you but LOVE Him whole heartedly. God sees what man cannot see; God sees and searches the heart and mind. So, brothers, tho we are sinners and filled with fault, know that you are BELOVED by GOD. Rejoice in Him.

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableâ€”if anything is excellent or praiseworthyâ€”think about such things.

Philippians 4:4-8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #590 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:49:05 AM »

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

-Hebrews 13:16

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #591 on:** April 29, 2011, 02:23:08 PM »

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God. By day the Lord commands his steadfast love, and at night his son is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.

Psalm 42: 5,8

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #592 on:** April 29, 2011, 02:24:19 PM »

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefitsâ€”who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Psalm 103:2-5

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #593 on:** May 07, 2011, 05:27:33 PM »

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? ... I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:35,38-39

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #594 on:** May 07, 2011, 05:29:38 PM »

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

â€“ 1 Peter 1:8-9

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #595 on:** May 09, 2011, 02:16:11 PM »

We love because he first loved us.
1 John 4:19

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #596 on:** May 10, 2011, 05:05:13 AM »

John 1:14, 16-18,

â€œAnd the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truthâ€¦. For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.â€

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #597 on:** May 10, 2011, 05:05:53 AM »

Ephesians 3:8-11,

â€œTo me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ, and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things; so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which he carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord.â€

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #598 on:** May 10, 2011, 05:07:12 AM »

“And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is True, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and true eternal life.”

-1 John 5:20

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #599 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:50:37 PM »

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26

Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers and sisters
(there was a group of about one hundred and twenty persons
in the one place).
He said, â€œMy brothers and sisters,
the Scripture had to be fulfilled
which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand
through the mouth of David, concerning Judas,
who was the guide for those who arrested Jesus.
Judas was numbered among us
and was allotted a share in this ministry.
For it is written in the Book of Psalms:

Let his encampment become desolate,
and may no one dwell in it.
and:
May another take his office.

Therefore, it is necessary that one of the men
who accompanied us the whole time
the Lord Jesus came and went among us,
beginning from the baptism of John
until the day on which he was taken up from us,
become with us a witness to his resurrection.â€
So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas,
who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.
Then they prayed,
â€œYou, Lord, who know the hearts of all,
show which one of these two you have chosen
to take the place in this apostolic ministry
from which Judas turned away to go to his own place.â€
Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias,
and he was counted with the Eleven Apostles.

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