Tag: Comparisons
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Evil Comparisons
(2 Corinthians 10:9-12) There is a failure in human nature that is highly destructive and divisive. It appears first in young children and remains with most people to some degree throughout their lives. It is the propensity for people to make comparisons between themselves and others. This failing has led to great destruction and evil…
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Folly of Mans Wisdom
(1 Corinthians 3:18-23) When we consider the wisdom of this world in comparison to the wisdom of God there is no comparison. The wisdom of God is so much greater that a simple comparison shows the wisdom of man to be mere folly. What man has the wisdom to be able to create the world…
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Implications of Stephens Defence
(Acts 7:1-53) Stephen was dragged before the rulers of the Jews, falsely accused of many things by men incited to stand against him and put on trial. But The Lord was with Stephen and his defence was quite remarkable in many ways. Not only did he condemn the religious leaders of his time for their…
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Revealed by God
(Luke 10:21-22) Jesus prayed to the Father and thanked him for His wisdom and the fact that these mysteries and wonders that are to be found in God are available to anyone. You do not need to have any special knowledge skills or abilities to gain the insight from God for it is revealed to…
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Pride Goes Before a Fall
(Luke 9:46-48) The disciples began arguing amongst themselves as to who was the greatest among them. How typical is this of the way that man thinks. This is pride, pure and simple, and as the saying goes, “Pride goes before a fall.” The Problem with Pride Pride is a problem for all of mankind, but…
