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Celebrating true freedom on the 4th

Until we’re no longer in bondage to controlling thoughts, desires, and emotions, we’re not fully free. The freedom to be controlled and dominated by desires isn’t freedom at all. When desire replace logic and self-control, freedom disappears. If we proudly … Continue reading

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Virtue can’t hurt you

When a society makes virtues (high moral qualities) undesirable, it’s in trouble. A culture that mocks virtues will gravitate toward anarchy. Virtue is continually under attack. It’s easy to abandon it. I need to oppose the evil inclinations within me … Continue reading

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Desire or conscience–which leads you today?

Not getting what you want is often a blessing in disguise. Some desires are helpful; others are harmful. It helps to know the difference. Satisfying a wrongful desire, doesn’t end it. Instead, its demands return even stronger. Wanting more can … Continue reading

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12 CQ — A dozen Conscience Questions for the courageous

Ask these questions in your heart. Then listen for answers. You might get silence on some questions and that’s alright. However, you might have a specific situation come to your mind. If so, be courageous and do what you can … Continue reading

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Sin is contrary to the kingdom of God

The kingdom of God isn’t a meeting to attend. It’s a lifestyle of submission and obedience to the living Jesus, the King of Kings. If we won’t let the living Jesus be the actual, ruling King in a church service, … Continue reading

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Feelings are a poor ethical guide

It’s popular to obey the destructive voice of lust. Lust and temptation are widely obeyed inner voices that lead to misery. Wrong often feels right. That’s why your feelings are a poor ethical guide. What the human race has in … Continue reading

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Two consenting adults

It is said that two consenting adults can’t do wrong together. However, to consent to wrong is wrong. Two consenting adults can do wrong together, even privately. Adultery’s an example.

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Their are rong waze to spell & their are rong waze to live.

Curiosity points in many directions. We can follow it to godliness or to evil. Their are rong waze to spell and their are rong waze to live. Everybody believes in right and wrong. When we are mistreated, our first impulse … Continue reading

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It’s okay to say some things aren’t okay!

Every thought, feeling, desire, and action isn’t okay. Desire without self-control usually runs amuck. It’s okay to say that some things aren’t okay! We live in a culture where people feel entitled to demand other peoples’ approval of whatever they … Continue reading

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Some desires are bad!

The strength of a desire isn’t the measure of its correctness. Every desire isn’t desirable. Desires that defy your conscience should be resolutely refuted, resisted, and repulsed. Letting desire, rather than wise deliberation, lead in decision making seldom results in … Continue reading

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