"For fear that I might be disqualified." 1cor9:26
From the moment that Mary conceived Jesus in her womb, she already knew that her baby would someday grow to be the Messiah, the awaited savior of Israel. This is what the angel, Gabriel, said to her:
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Jesus says in Matthew 5 that even nonbelievers love those who love them. So, I wonder: why are we even commanded to love God? Isn’t He the One who loves us most?
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Many of us are familiar with how Paul in his writings would often exhort his readers to good works and deeds, and to strive to fight the good fight, etc. And we see how he would encourage us to do so and to not give up on the effort.
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I would like to reflect on whether there might be a sin that has befallen all males, not necessarily in an exclusive way, but in a more incessant and more “natural” way because of what Adam (the man) did, as opposed to what Eve (the woman) did.
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I read the story of Stephen (Acts 6:8 – 8:3), how he spoke with wisdom and power, infuriated the Sanhedrin, who rushed him out of the city and stoned him to death. He died a martyr’s death, and was probably the first recorded Christian martyr. We honor the man for his love for Jesus and his boldness in speaking the truth.
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