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dramoor · 10 months

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“Christ is the way; remain firm in Christ and follow the way, and do not let anything move you away from Him.”

~St. Charbel

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momentsbeforemass · 2 months

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Secret sauce

He was kind of a legend.

He was one of the most successful lobbyists I ever worked with. Not in terms of making money, but in terms of getting bills through the legislature.

Which was amazing. Because his clients were mostly small-time not-for-profits. Stuff like youth services, after school programs, access to mental health care.

Good causes. With shoe-string budgets.

They couldn’t field an army of volunteers to help a friendly legislator. Much less write a check.

And yet, year after year, he got their bills passed. With support from both parties.

When I asked him how he did it, he laughed. Then told me, “I don’t do anything. I just make sure they never forget us. Because if they remember us, they’ll do the right thing.”

As I learned, that wasn’t spin.

Whatever was happening, whatever the issue was – even if there wasn’t an obvious connection to the small-time not-for-profits he represented – he kept his clients visible. He made sure they were part of the conversation.

That really was his secret sauce.

I bring this up, because it reminds me of what Jesus shows us in today’s Gospel.

Jesus is explaining the way that He does things. Jesus is modeling for the Apostles (and for us) how to make sure that you do the right thing.

What’s the constant in today’s Gospel? Jesus is always looking to God, thinking about God, following God’s lead.

“The Son cannot do anything on His own, but only what He sees the Father doing. For what He does, the Son will do also.”

That’s the point of it, the thread that runs through it all.

Jesus isn’t all about Himself. And yet, Jesus never loses sight of who He is. That sounds like a contradiction, but it isn’t.

Jesus never loses sight of who He is, because Jesus never loses sight of Whose He is.

Jesus is always looking to God, thinking about God, following God’s lead, defining Himself in terms of God and His relationship with God.

Which is both a glimpse into the inner life of the Holy Trinity, and the recipe for our lives.

How do you and I do that? We follow the model that Jesus gives us.

We make a habit out of looking to God, thinking about God, following God’s lead, whatever the issue is – even if there isn’t an obvious connection – defining ourselves in terms of God and our relationship with God.

That’s the secret sauce, the recipe for doing the right thing in all things.

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#Secret sauce #Do the right thing #Follow God #Look to God #God's Love #God #Jesus #Catholic #Christian #Church #Catholicism #Moments Before Mass

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bruxa-means-witch · 1 year

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Ἕπου θεῷ

001 - Follow God

Maxims number one! It’s funny getting to know the lessons on a polytheism religion and in the very first one we have “Follow GOD” in the singular. It may sound wrong and confusing at first, but bear with me.

The Delphic Maxims were brought to us through the oracles, belived to be a messege from Apolo himself, so why would he, being one of many Gods, speak in the singular? Simple, when he says “God” he doesn’t mean an monotheism entity, but rather an concept of divine.

Follow the divine, follow what’s sacred, follow what’s holy and pure. Follow God. This is a lesson on spirituality and belif, belive and follow something that you can’t touch, but can feel the effect on everything and everyone, speciality on yourself.

I can’t help but notice that this maxims doesn’t feel like an order nor a demand, it looks like an suggestion, an advise. It comes with a sense of guidance rather than commandment. The gods are not tiranes who demand our worship, they can be at ease with all their power with or without us. They don’t need our devotion, but they understand the importance of following the divine.

The Gods are guidders and loving, they are benevolent and good. Follow their way and thrive on the sensations it evoques.

Disclaimer: This is my interpretation of this Delphic Maxims, be free to reflect and draw your own conclusions. If you think I am misguided or mistaken in any way, you can always send me an ask or messenge me.

#delphic maxims #Delphic Maxims of the day #delphic maxims 001 #Follow God #hellenic polytheism #english is not my first language

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troubledontlast1 · 6 months

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God never gives us permission to disobey His Word just because it’s hard or inconvenient.

#obey god #obeygod #obey #obedient #obedience #obey the lord #disobedience #disobey #godscommands #ten commandments #follow god

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christ-our-glory · 2 years

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Scripture says this about the devil: "Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; You corrupted your wisdom by reason of your splendor," therefore, "[God has] cast you to the ground." The devil's pride corrupted his heart and the once-beautiful angel was cast down.

The apostle Paul lists pride as one of the attributes to disqualify someone from a leadership position in the church: "being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil."

In Proverbs 6:16-19, we are told that pride (the original Hebrew actually indicates it’s one who thinks highly of himself) is on top of the list of what God hates. It's the humble, not the proud, who finds favor with God (James 4:6).

Pride is about the mentality that puts oneself above others. It's all about "number one" as they say. That isn't the Christian way. In fact, we're told just the opposite. We're told in Philippians 2:3: "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves."

I like how Thomas Watson put it: “Pride is a spiritual drunkenness; it flies up like wine into the brain and intoxicates it. Pride is idolatry; a proud man is a self-worshipper.”

The mindset of a Christian is to let go of pride and ambition; humbly serve each other.

The world tries to sell pride as something good and to be celebrated, but it isn't. Just as we’ve read how it happened with the devil, pride will lead to your destruction. Pride only leads to a fall from grace.

Let go of your pride and humbly submit yourself to Jesus Christ and follow His Word.

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prettygirlrobot · 2 years

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#follow god #kanye west #jesus is king #i be looking at the gram and I don’t even like likes #music #SoundCloud

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bibleandlife · 1 year

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"THE VANISHING“

The God of the universe will come back to take his people to be with him. Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. (Acts 1:11)

The Church which is the body of Christ will be raptured. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. (1Thessalonians 4:16-17)

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Mark 16:16)...Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:37-38)

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yeslordmyking · 2 years

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The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever — do not... [ Read devo thought and prayer for this Bible verse ]

#God #Jesus #christianity #faith #God's plan #God's plan for you #you have a purpose #live for God #godly purpose #godly lifestyle #God guide us #God's will not mine #surrender to God #follow God #thank you God #straight and narrow path #labor for the Lord #bible verse #heartlight

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gentlespiritgirl · 2 years

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Thank you for loving me Jesus.

You know me SO well for You created me.

To be living in Your great love is a blessing and honour. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for being the best example of how I am supposed to be loved. You are everything to me.

Another expression of praise to the Lover of my Soul 07/03/2022 🤍

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#christiangirl #godisgood #trustgod #christian faith #prayer #christianity #christian blog #gentle reminder #you are loved #loveyourneighbour #peace & love #prayalways #christiancreative #follow god #jesus #jesusitrustinyou #godisgreat #god is my strength

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p1nkm4773rs · 2 years

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Playing follow god by

-Kanye west

#cat #cuteness #listening #metro station #kanye west #follow god

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cronchy-baguette · 2 months

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When all this is over, will you stay with me? For good?

#bg3 #baldurs gate 3 #laezel #shadowheart #lae’zel #shadowzel #more like shartzel #when im telling you they were meant for each other #what do you mean theyre both loyal followers to their god-queens who eventually forsake them and force them to become their own people #what do you mean they both crave the recognition and validation of their overseers but will never get it #the hurt/comfort of this ship is unreal yall #crying screaming sobbing

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malkahpariyz · 2 months

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Not every moment is a teaching moment, not every person is a person that needs to be taught whatever you thought you were supposed to teach them.

The mistake a lot of people make is thinking that every moment is a teaching moment when it is not. They also make the mistake in thinking they are meant to teach someone themselves when they are not.. and make the mistake in thinking someone is lacking in this knowledge when they’re not. Because they’re jumping a gun, that wasn’t even loaded for them. Especially when you do not know someone or what they know. It’s important to know that it’s also ignorant to assume someone else is ignorant when they’re not. The truth is a lot of people don’t care if they’re being ignorant, if the ignorance supports their stance against someone else.

People will label someone as unteachable because those people sought to teach someone something, that was misplaced, already known, or didn’t need to be taught. The people spoke thinking their words was what someone needed to be taught when the words are merely reflections of false judgment of someone and their knowledge base. Because the person so clearly did not need your input on that subject. A teachable moment easily becomes a painful attack on the “student” when the so called teachings are packed with accusatory language and redundant information. Someone is not unteachable just because they disagree with you and they’re standing firm in their own stance. Someone is not unteachable if you’re telling them something they already know or something they know is wrong and they simply do NOT pretend otherwise.

There’s a difference between all of these possible scenarios:

1: someone teaching something that is wrong and they just feel strongly about it.

2: someone teaching something right that the other person is just not willing to accept

3: someone teaching something that isn’t right or wrong and is just a personal opinion that people may or may not agree with; rightfully so.

Number 2, is the only thing that is considered a teaching moment that was missed.. and even still don’t forget that even when teaching something that is right, a teaching moment can be misplaced and misused. There is a proper and improper way to teach others and a proper and improper time/moment to teach others…

I digress to say that,

Just because someone seeks to teach something doesn’t mean it needs to be taught. Just because someone is hell bent on preaching that the sky is red, doesn’t mean the sky is red and it doesn’t mean people need to learn that the sky is red. It doesn’t mean anyone who doesn’t accept what they say is unteachable, it means the other parties are making the mistake of thinking what they have to say is actually something people need to be taught, when it’s not. Or making the mistake in thinking this particular person needs to learn this certain information, when they don’t. Either because they already know or KNOW BETTER than that which you seek to “teach” them.

They will label you unteachable if you refuse their mental manipulation and indoctrination.

They will label you unreachable if you refuse to conform to human standard of thought or opinions.

They will label you ignorant if you refuse to listen to lies, false information, evil philosophy, and personal unbacked opinions.

They will label you a know it all if you refuse to pretend that you do not know better.

They will assassinate the character of every person who chooses to follow GOD and not people (even when the persecutors claim to be Godly people) and they will assassinate the character of every person that stands out from the crowd, and also stands for SOMETHING and falls for NOTHING.

A person who refused to follow man and be brainwashed. The world will hate you every time.

Keep following God and the righteous natures of your higher self.

Before you teach, know your actual place and capabilities and let GOD teach the people first and you learn from GOD first.

P.s. you can’t trust everyone who claims to speak on Gods behalf. Most people are disconnected from their higher selves that are one with God and therefore they are disconnected from Gods voice even if they seek Him often… that’s why God has appointed, anointed, and trusted/specific messengers to relay His speakings.

There’s people that will blow up a daycare and claim God told them to do it when God will NEVER say any such thing. Proving that you cannot believe all that claim to speak on behalf of God and His teachings.

Not everyone, claiming to be teaching what needs to be taught, is actually teaching what God has said needs to be taught to people.

Beware of who you heed.

One love.

- TMB | Paris Dior

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christ-our-glory · 2 years

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The governments worldwide are appointed by God. Even the bad ones, as was the case with Pharaoh in the book of Genesis. Why does He appoint such bad governments? God told Moses to tell Pharaoh, “By now I could have stretched out My hand and struck you and your people with a plague, and you would have been obliterated from the earth. However, I have let you live for this purpose: to show you My power and to make My name known in all the earth.” Governments are there to bring justice to those who do evil deeds—even to the death (Romans 13:4). Governments are there to keep the peace (Romans 13:3-5), which requires you to pay your taxes (Romans 13:6). Governments are not there to rule over you in religious matters; and when it tries to do so, remember Acts 5:29. God first, above governments, laws, or anything and anyone. As Jesus told us, “Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” The church, and her people, belong to Christ and Christ only. The government has no authority over His bride. As John Calvin wrote, “Obedience which we have shown to be due the authority of rulers, we are always to make this exception, indeed, to observe it as primary, that such obedience is never to lead us away from obedience to Him... And how absurd would it be that in satisfying men you should incur the displeasure of Him for whose sake you obey men themselves!”

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agreenroad · 3 months

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10 Tips for Studying Your Bible

As we invite God’s presence into our lives through the reading of His Word, let’s allow space for Him to develop in us a heart that seeks to follow after Him in all areas of our lives. January is one of the biggest months for starting a new Bible study. Many people who have never regularly read the scriptures start out the year with the desire to learn more about God’s Word Like any new habit…

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#Bible #Bible study #Follow God #Gods word #invite God&039;s presence #Read #read Gods word #seeker #study #suggestions #teaching #tips #worship

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lazywhispersobject · 4 months

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#follow jesus #lord jesus christ #kingdom of god #god #follow god

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yeslordmyking · 2 years

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May, 5 (Evening) Devotion

“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.”

Proverbs 16:20

Wisdom is man’s true strength; and, under its guidance, he best accomplishes the ends of his being. Wisely handling the matter of life gives to man the richest enjoyment, and presents the noblest occupation for his powers; hence by it he finds good in the fullest sense. Without wisdom, man is as the wild ass’s colt, running hither and thither, wasting strength which might be profitably employed. Wisdom is the compass by which man is to steer across the trackless waste of life; without it he is a derelict vessel, the sport of winds and waves. A man must be prudent in such a world as this, or he will find no good, but be betrayed into unnumbered ills. The pilgrim will sorely wound his feet among the briers of the wood of life if he does not pick his steps with the utmost caution. He who is in a wilderness infested with robber bands must handle matters wisely if he would journey safely. If, trained by the Great Teacher, we follow where he leads, we shall find good, even while in this dark abode; there are celestial fruits to be gathered this side of Eden’s bowers, and songs of paradise to be sung amid the groves of earth. But where shall this wisdom be found? Many have dreamed of it, but have not possessed it. Where shall we learn it? Let us listen to the voice of the Lord, for he hath declared the secret; he hath revealed to the sons of men wherein true wisdom lieth, and we have it in the text, “Whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.” The true way to handle a matter wisely is to trust in the Lord. This is the sure clue to the most intricate labyrinths of life; follow it and find eternal bliss. He who trusts in the Lord has a diploma for wisdom granted by inspiration: happy is he now, and happier shall he be above. Lord, in this sweet eventide walk with me in the garden, and teach me the wisdom of faith.

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#God #Jesus #christianity #faith #widsom #godly wisdom #follow God #God's guidance #God's instructions #spend your time wisely #God guide us #trust in God #devotional #bible verse

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