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Pride

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."

Be Kind to the Poor

"Whoever oppressors the poor shows contempt for their maker, But whoever is kind to the needy honors God." (Proverbs 14:31)

How to Read the Bible for all its Worth

by Gordon Fee & Doug Stuart

How to Read the Bible for all its Worth by Gordon Fee & Doug Stuart I have long been a fan of Gordon Fee's writing and this book for mine, is something of a classic. Fee and Stuart help us to understand that the Bible is not a "flat" book, that can be read through a single lens. No the Bible is library of books. Sure it has one message and speaks of one God and the one story of salvation. However it includes many genres and styles that all have there own quirks. So for example a parable, or an epistle need to be read differently from a Psalm or a narrative. They are diverse forms of literature that require different approaches and this book gives helpful insights in order that we might become better Bible readers; which of course I think is an important skill for every disciple of Jesus Christ.

If you are a reader; get this book. It is worth the read.
My Rating: 4 Stars

Grace and peace from Marcus

Sexual Purity & following after Jesus

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell." (Matthew 5:27-30 TNIV)

We are to be Christ like in our Patient Endurance

Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if you bear up under the pain of unjust suffering because you are conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps (1 Peter 2:18-21).

We are to be Christ like in our Service

"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."

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