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Fear The Lord Verses
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the begin@ning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.Proverbs 9:10 You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield.Psalm 115:11 You who…
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God’s Predestination and Our Response
As Reformed Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all things. This includes our salvation. We believe that God has chosen us in Christ before the foundation of the world, and that this election is not based on anything we have done or will do. This doctrine of predestination can be difficult to understand,…
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Contempt: A Destructive Force
As an overthinker, I’ve come to realize judgment and contempt often get tangled up in a messy web of confusion. Contempt is like a souped-up version of criticism. It’s when we take our disapproval to a whole new level, adding a sprinkle of superiority and a dash of disdain towards the poor soul on the…
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STAYING ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW PATH
The pursuit of godliness is a lifelong journey that requires patience, perseverance, and humility. It is a journey that challenges us to confront our deepest fears and insecurities, and to cultivate a sense of trust and surrender in the face of the unknown. But it is also a journey that offers us the opportunity to…
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CONTEMPT: AN INTENSIFIED FORM OF CRITICISM
Criticism can be described as an expression of dissatisfaction with a particular behavior, action, or idea. However, when criticism is taken to a heightened level of disapproval, it becomes contempt. Contemptuous behavior is characterized by a sense of superiority and disdain towards the target of the criticism, often accompanied by insults, mockery, and other forms…
