Vintage the joyofbeingwrong_week5_11.10.21
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The document contains excerpts from Brian McLaren's work discussing how people can fail to see gradual threats or changes. It notes how our brains are wired to see what feels normal and minimize threats that develop slowly over time. Jesus used imagery of slow decay and change to depict this. McLaren discusses how certain groups can be blinded by financial interests like tobacco executives ignoring health risks. The document advocates developing a long view rather than only seeing the immediate present. It includes prayers about gaining perspective on gradual dangers and changes, and on overcoming biases like seeing only what helps make money.
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This document discusses temptation, sin, and victory over temptation from a biblical perspective. It begins by asking a series of questions about temptation and sin. It then provides biblical answers to these questions by citing passages from 1 Corinthians 10:13 and James 1:2-4. The document explains that temptation comes from outside sources or from our own evil desires, but God will not let us be tempted beyond our ability to resist. It outlines the four steps of temptation leading to sin, and the alternative four steps to overcoming temptation. While temptation is not a sin, yielding to it is. The document identifies common temptations and advises setting limits on sin early before it's too late. It provides scriptural guidance on watching,
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This document discusses spiritual and philosophical concepts related to different worlds and dimensions. It suggests that the physical world imprisons us and keeps us distracted by desires, but we can attain true freedom by focusing inward on our spiritual selves. Our thoughts and intentions can attract either good or evil influences. To evolve spiritually, we must forgive others, release attachments, and practice goodness to transcend this world and avoid being reincarnated here against our will. Religions are crutches that fail to provide the inner knowledge and love that lead to real freedom within.
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Christians should live by faith. We must do what God has told us to do and trust Him, since He will lead the consequences when we act according to His will. The document discusses several principles for living by faith, including keeping God's law, understanding His guidance, and trusting Him even when facing difficulties or uncertainties. It also addresses practical financial topics like avoiding greed and exploitation, giving generously to the poor, and working hard through honest means rather than trying to get rich quickly. Overall, the key message is that believers should follow God's instructions for living and have faith that He will provide for their needs.
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Sin refers to humanity's intrinsic failure to let God be God and to prioritize one's own interests over God. This led to Adam and Eve disobeying God and eating the forbidden fruit. As a result of original sin, humans are born with a sinful nature that inclines them to wrong acts and thoughts. However, God demonstrates his love for humanity by sending Jesus to die for sins, so that all may be saved through faith in Christ and no longer defined by their sin.
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This sermon encourages believers to make their best effort in pursuing goals and overcoming challenges. It discusses how frustration may lead some to quit, but the Bible teaches believers to persist in doing good works. The sermon uses examples like Helen Keller to illustrate that goals can be achieved through determined effort over time, even in the face of setbacks. It urges listeners to stay calm and keep trying their best, with God's help, so as not to limit their potential. The overarching message is that anything is possible if one believes in God and continues making their best effort.
Nov 30-Dec 6-08 Pay Attention To Temptation!
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It is important to know that God made us to have emotions, therefore, having emotions in itself, is not a sin. However, if we are not careful, satan can manipulate our emotions, such as anger, and cause us to hate or kill another person! Satan can lead one to believe that the lust they have is really “love,” justifying acts of adultery, fornication and sodomy.
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When you made the decision to marry your spouse, what were your expectations about how the family finances were going to be handled? Did you even have any? Marriage and money go hand in hand. When there is unity in handling money God’s way, it helps lead to unity in your marriage as well. Whether you are a newlywed or married for 50 years, in this class, you will learn what the Bible says about handling money God’s way and the importance of this in our marriages. Come and learn how to have unity in money and in your marriage.
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This document discusses understanding Satan and exercising judgment against him. It describes Satan's primary purpose as hardening people's hearts against God and blocking their minds from accepting salvation. It then lists Satan's characteristics, including being sly, a liar, destructive, tempting, and disguising himself as an angel of light. It provides four ways to exercise judgment against Satan: 1) use authority to bind the strong man, 2) live with integrity, 3) watch your words, and 4) cancel all arguments against you. It emphasizes understanding the enemy, using one's authority against demons, and making a decision to live righteously.
H:\Bible Study\Bible\Mark\Completed Lessons\2 14 10 When You Feel Overwhelmed
The document provides advice for dealing with feeling overwhelmed. It suggests:
1) Trusting in the messages and guidance of Jesus, as he warned his disciples about situations that could overwhelm them.
2) Trusting in God as the master of all times, including times of overwhelming circumstances, and that his timing is perfect.
3) Seeking help from others, letting go of the need to control everything, and being honest with God in prayer.
Sure You're Mature_Session 3_The World and the Christian
Sure You're Mature's session regarding the Christian and the world.
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Hindrances to soul winning
This document outlines 13 hindrances to soul winning: ignorance, fear, unbelief, idolatry/materialism, persecution, procrastination, worldliness, bad company, failure/despair, lack of compassion, destroyed testimony, love of sin, and Satan/powers of darkness. It provides examples and scriptural references for each hindrance and encourages Christians to prioritize soul winning despite obstacles. A short poem at the end emphasizes winning souls one by one through sharing the gospel message of Jesus.
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The seed mantra is Lam, the yellow square represents the earth element. The Muladhara chakra governs the vital breath Apana. An inverted triangle in the centre of the square encloses the unmanifest Kundalini, represented as a snake wrapped in three and a half coils around the svayambhu (self born) linga. Because her mouth faces downward, the flow of energy is downward.
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- 1. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name May your kingdom come, may your will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our sins As we forgive those who sin against us And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory Forever and ever. Amen.
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- 4. Our brains notice sudden changes for the worse, but we easily miss slow and subtle changes over time. We think what is normal now always was and always will be. Our brains are wired for what feels normal. We minimize threats and become vulnerable to threats that develop slowly... CATASTROPHE/normalcyBIAS
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- 7. He also used imagery of slow, gradual change for the better, evoking the gradual effects of yeast in dough, seeds in soil, salt in food, and fertilizer in a garden... BRIAN MCLAREN
- 8. What are the gradual threats currently facing the world currently faces? Can you name an example in your own life where you missed the immediate signs of either a slow-growing threat or change for ~ QUESTIONS ~
- 9. Holy Light who illumines what is real, help me to see danger that is all the more threatening because it unfolds gradually, and likewise, help me to see possibility that is easily missed because it emerges slowly and subtly. Grant me, I pray, the long view. CATASTROPHE BIAS PRAYER
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- 16. Beloved One who loves me, help me to hate money in comparison with you, and help me see in the love of money the hidden root of all kinds of evil, so that I may see and cherish what has true value, freely giving what I cannot keep to gain what I cannot lose. Cash BIAS PRAYER
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