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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Respect

A tribute to my dad, a defender of freedom and independence. Born on the fourth of July 1919.

June 19, 2022

My dad, Everett Wiley Wilson, was born on Independence Day (July 4) in 1919. This is a photo of him …

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Is love and respect important to God?

April 28, 2021

The apostle Peter summarizes the Bible’s teaching on respect in his first Epistle. Our mission as disciples is clear. Show …

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Why should we obey our government and leaders?

May 18, 2020

This is pretty straight forward. We are to be responsible. We are to respect our leaders. We are to pay …

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“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” ~Apostle Peter

April 28, 2020

God is holy. God does not tolerate evil and wickedness. What is my job when I encounter evil and wickedness? …

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How do we show respect for God’s name?

May 14, 2019

I am to respect God. I am to show respect for His holy name. I should not take His name …

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“Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father.” ~Apostle Paul

April 2, 2019

Old age is generally held in honor and the aged in society are to be respected. Because of the wisdom …

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Should we respect authority?

December 18, 2018

We honor and respect our governing authorities because they exist by the very will of God. Such respect must be …

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“If anyone wants to provide leadership in the church, good! But there are preconditions.” ~Apostle Paul

December 3, 2018

It is a good thing to want to be a leader in the assembly (church) that is called out of …

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“To this you were called, because the Messiah suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” ~Apostle Peter

November 17, 2018

I am to show respect to everyone. It starts with the fear of God.  It continues with love of my …

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“Have an attitude of humility being neither arrogant nor self-righteous regard others as more important than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul

November 14, 2018

God calls on me to respect others, placing them as more important than I am. Jesus is very clear about …

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“Frauds!” ~Jesus

August 27, 2018

Jesus has the number of the religious elites. They are constantly trying to trap him. They are constantly trying to …

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Authority — Without it sin is Unrestrained

July 27, 2018

According to the Bible, human and governmental authority ought to be submitted to and respected. This is a hard teaching …

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Respect — It leads to Godly living

July 26, 2018

The apostle Peter summarizes the Bible’s teaching on respect in his first Epistle. My mission is clear. Show proper respect …

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The Danger Inherent in the Most Liberal of Christian Beliefs

July 23, 2018

Originally posted on Christian Apologist:
I came upon an article by Dorothy Cummings McLean from earlier this year in which a…

All the great Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes — A comprehensive list

July 19, 2018

In honor of a great man and prophet of God, let us all hold our dreams up for the world to …

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“The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ~King Solomon

June 25, 2018

Proverbs 1:7 declares, “The fear of the Master is the beginning of knowledge.” Until I understand who God is and develop …

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“Woe to you … ” ~Jesus

June 21, 2018

Jesus is upset. Jesus is upset with the elite religious leaders of the day. Jesus hasn’t gotten over it. I …

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“Bravo, God, bravo!” ~King David

May 31, 2018

Where is my enthusiasm for God and His marvelous works? Why don’t I shout it out? Do I long for …

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Hypocrisy — Its Expression through Insincere Motives

May 6, 2018

Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …

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Self-control — The mark of a wise person and aspect of a disciples character

April 29, 2018

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or temptation. …

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Hypocrisy – What it is, why it is evil and hated by Jesus

March 8, 2018

Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. Followers of Jesus …

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“Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale.” ~King David

February 2, 2018

Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like brand-names. …

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“Why, then, do you think this was written?” ~Jesus

January 29, 2018

Jesus was constantly getting under the skin of the religious leaders and scholars. At the conclusion of the story Jesus …

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“I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!” ~Jesus

November 23, 2017

Jesus is clear. There will be a day of judgement. We may prefer to believe it isn’t true but it …

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 “What do you think the owner of the vineyard will do? Right. He’ll come and clean house.” ~Jesus

October 24, 2017

Jesus is on a mission from God. God sent him to redeem us and make us right with God. Jesus …

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Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? A Mr. Rogers with a beard?

August 18, 2017

Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? Jesus is not interested in being a “respectable religious leader”. He is not Mr. …

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“This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders.” ~Apostle Paul

June 28, 2017

We have a home that God is building and we are the bricks He is using us to make His …

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A tribute a most amazing mother — Dawn Wilson

May 14, 2017

Angel, I have so much respect for you. You are an amazing mother and I stand in awe. Your love, …

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"Curses on those who drive a hard bargain! Blessings on all who play fair and square!" ~~King Solomon

February 18, 2017

We live in a world where driving a “hard bargain” seems to be a real strategy that is respected. As …

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“While hell can be a paralyzing doctrine, it can also be an energizing one, for it magnifies the beauty of the cross.” ~Francis Chan

January 28, 2017

Francis Chan sees the seriousness of Church doctrine and its meaning and decides to write a book based on his …

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“Discipline produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” ~Author of Hebrews

December 12, 2016

I want to be a son. To be something else would be unthinkable. My earthly dad did discipline me. He …

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“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~~Nelson Mandela

November 9, 2016

Jesus promised us freedom. Jesus is the way to God and all truth. May we all experience the liberty that …

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“Congenial conversation—what a pleasure! The right word at the right time—beautiful!” ~King Solomon

February 4, 2016

God’s goal for us is that our conversations are pleasant. Arguing and fights aren’t what he has in mind. Love …

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“The good acquire a taste for helpful conversation; bullies push and shove their way through life.” ~King Solomon

January 4, 2016

Wisdom suggests that we have conversations that are helpful. That starts with what is in our heart, continues with what …

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“God, God-of-Heaven, the great and awesome God, loyal to his agreement and faithful to those who love him and obey his commands.” ~Nehemiah

December 21, 2015

Nehemiah was an amazing man of God. He had a big yes going on in his life. He knew how …

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Pope Francis’ Speech on the Poor and Indigenous Peoples

July 12, 2015

Pope Francis spoke about the problems faced by the poor and indigenous peoples at the Second World Meeting of the …

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Celebrating flag day

June 14, 2015

Our flag has a glorious and wonderful history. My mom loved our country. She saw my dad go off to …

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"God has given His commands to us, but we pay no attention to them, … because we do not truly love and respect Him." ~Oswald Chambers

June 7, 2015

Is it about obedience or is it about love? We like to think it is about obedience. That is the …

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“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize faults-unless, of course, you want the same treatment.” ~Jesus

June 3, 2015

How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …

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Our Bill of Rights

May 16, 2015

On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed 12 amendments to the Constitution. The 1789 Joint …

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"Conscience is the inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking." H. L. Mencken

April 20, 2015

We all have a conscience. God gave it to us. Jesus expects us to respect it. The simple way to …

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“Pay your taxes.” ~Apostle Paul

April 15, 2015

God lets us know we have obligations. And so, we pay taxes. No big deal. Not a lot of hoopla. …

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“The road to life is a disciplined life; ignore correction and you’re lost for good.” ~~King Solomon

January 25, 2015

Discipline is a very important principle in God’s world. God disciplines us for our own good. God is a loving …

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“Anyone who claims to live in God’s light and hates a brother or sister is still in the dark.” ~~Apostle John

January 12, 2015

God’s goal for us is for us to love our brothers and sisters in Jesus, the Messiah. When we receive …

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"But you weasel out of that by saying …." ~~Jesus

October 18, 2014

Jesus is direct with us about twisting God’s words and using them to our advantage. Jesus knows what His Father …

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"You get rid of God’s command so you won’t be inconvenienced in following the religious fashions! " ~~Jesus

October 8, 2014

Jesus challenges us to obey God and not follow the latest religious fads. God is clear in what He wants …

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“A wise heart takes orders; an empty head will come unglued.” ~~King Solomon

September 2, 2014

We live in a world where we must respond to others and take orders. We have bosses, police, parents, teachers …

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“Don’t just do what you have to do to get by. Work heartily.” ~~Apostle Paul

May 19, 2014

My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. That allows me to have an amazing attitude …

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“Pay your taxes, pay your bills, respect your leaders.” ~~Apostle Paul

April 15, 2014

This is pretty straight forward. We are to be responsible. We are to respect our leaders. We are to pay …

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