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So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:31

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It is possible. It is a matter of perspective and motivation. What is more basic than eating and drinking? The most fundamental activity can be for God's glory, if you recognize it as such, as can any service you perform, even delivering the drink for someone else (Matthew 10:42).

In good conscience, the defense lawyer can defend his client as Jesus speaks on the Father on our behalf;… Continue

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. ~ 2 Corinthians 3:12

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If we are not careful, we can motor through this verse, with a "yes, that's pretty," like driving through a quaint, pleasant village. However, let's pull over and visit for a short while.

Look at hope: she energizes Paul and his associates ("we"). Paul knows the God of hope Who overflows his life, filling him with all internal goodness and overflowing into action (Romans 15:13). Hope is greatest motivator; she is… Continue

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. ~ Romans 1:16

You are the salt of the earth....You are the light of the world. ~ Matthew :13-14

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After salvation, here are two reasons you are left on Earth: to bring to Heaven some in the world; to bring some Heaven into the world.

Jesus said to them, "Surely you will quote this proverb to me: 'Physician, heal yourself!' " ~ Luke 4:23

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You will not find this proverb in the Bible, because it is not a godly proverb. Jesus was quoting a witticism of man. Of course, America proclaims it as if it were Holy Scripture. For a half century, she has abandoned the old, ancient godly path and has taken the one in which she thinks she can solve all of her own problems, EXACTLY as rebellious Israel did (Jeremiah 6:16).

If a physici… Continue

Paul: For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power....For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. ~ 1 Corinthians 1:17, 2:2

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I believe that it was the delightful G. K. Chesterton who imagined an adventurer-explorer who left England to discover a new land. After many months, the captain came through the fog and landed upon a craggy shore, teary-ey… Continue